Document Type
Original Article
Subject Areas
Covid-19 and African Trade
Keywords
Cross-border trade, Covid-19, trader, corridor, ECOWAS
Abstract
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Strict has adopted strict restrictions since the appearance of the new coronavirus disease in 2019 (Covid-19). This article seeks to assess the economic consequences of these measures on the activities of cross-border trade actors. To this end, data was collected from 144 traders, 8 customs services, 9 immigration services and 84 transporters using the quota method, distributed among 6 trade corridors (Ouagadougou-Téma, Dakar-Bamako, Ouagadougou-Abidjan, Lomé-Ouagadougou, Cotonou-Niamey and Lagos-Kano-Niamey). Empirical findings show that on all corridors, the health crisis has led to a decline in trade transactions and hence a decline in net gains for traders and transporters. Other actors were also affected due to the slowdown in their activities. Our findings suggest a reopening of land borders while scrupulously respecting the barrier measures and the implementation of a real support plan for cross-border trade actors.
How to Cite This Article
Zoungrana, Tibi Didier; Combelem, Olivier; and Drabo, Désiré
(2023)
"Covid-19 Health crisis and cross-border trade in West Africa,"
Journal of African Trade: Vol. 10:
Iss.
1, Article 7.
Receive Date
19/03/2021
Accept Date
01/04/2022
Publication Date
2023
