Browsing Background, Briefing and Policy Notes by Subject "domestic barriers to trade"
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Reducing Domestic Barriers to Export Success
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2018-04)Export promotion has been a key policy objective of successive governments of Sri Lanka. The Government aims to double the value of exports to USD 20 billion by 2020. Currently, the government is taking measures to improve ... -
Wading Through Murky Waters: A Case Study of Regulatory Ineffectiveness in Sri Lanka’s Import Tax Exemption Schemes
(Colombo: Verité Research, 2018-04)Import taxes are critical for government revenue. However, because these taxes are often high, the government has introduced import tax exemption schemes. Through these schemes, businesses can bypass certain taxes and save ...