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ANALYSIS AND IMPACT OF THE EXPORT EXPANSION GRANT ON EXPORT POTENTIAL, MARKET ACCESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS IN NIGERIA

Continuous and consistent implementation of the Export Expansion Grant (EEG) has been identified as crucial to the diversification agenda of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN). Despite its importance, however, the programme has experienced various implementation challenges and, at least, three suspensions since inception. The aim of this study is to provide evidence-based information on EEG implementation to guide relevant stakeholders to reform and reposition the scheme for greater effectiveness. The study aims to specifically analyse the impact of the grant on the beneficiaries prior to suspension in 2013 and the post-suspension implementation from 2017. It also investigates the challenges faced by beneficiaries in their attempts to access the grant. The study applied both primary through survey and secondary data through desk review to address the set objectives of the study. The survey was conducted through three methods: (i) administration of questionnaires, (ii) Key informant interviews (KII), and (iii) focused group discussions (FGD).

Inclusive growth: Impact of women’s participation on Nigeria’s macroeconomic performance

This literature review provides a global context for the links between women’s participation in economic activity and economic growth, and recommendations to overcome key challenges to the economic empowerment of women in Nigeria.

SET: reinvigorating economic transformation in Nigeria

This paper examines how new areas of economic growth for Nigeria might be identified and charts a way forward for economic transformation efforts in the country.

Non-oil exporters dialogue (Forum 6)

Micro, small and medium-scale enterprises are significantly represented among businesses involved in formal and informal cross-border trade and non-oil export, but many are unable to participate competitively due to challenges in the business environment. To support efforts to effectively position Nigeria’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprises for the global market, Policy Development Facility Phase II organised a series of forums aimed at improving access to finance for non-oil exporters and at developing non-oil exports in Nigeria. This report summarises the sixth forum in the series, and focuses on ‘Improving Trade Competitiveness and Business Environment in the South East’.

Reviving the mines and steel industry to diversify the Nigerian economy

This story of change describes how an Embedded Adviser provided by Policy Development Facility Phase II helped Nigeria’s Ministry of Mines and Steel Development develop a roadmap to revive the country’s mining industry.

Comparative assessment of tariffs/costs at ports along the West Africa coast

This report presents a comparative assessment of the tariffs/costs at ports along the West African coast, providing a series of recommendations designed to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of Nigerian ports.

Poverty and social impact assessment of flexible exchange rate on segments of the Nigerian population: policy paper

This policy paper describes a study that examined the impact of a downward adjustment of the Naira exchange rate on the welfare of different income groups in Nigeria and makes the case for introducing intervention programmes to protect the poor from adverse welfare effects resulting from economic policy shocks.

Supporting economic transformation in Nigeria paper launch

This report summarises the discussions and key points raised at a launch event to disseminate the findings of a paper on supporting economic transformation in Nigeria.

Youth employment summit: a snapshot of the market place participants

This information leaflet summarises job creation initiatives that were showcased during a youth employment summit organised to help to learn lessons from past job creation schemes and explore new ideas to generate employment and raise incomes.

Analysis of the Potentials of Nigeria’s Services Sector for Economic Diversification, Employment, and Foreign Trade.

A roundtable event on the potentials of exporting the services sector in Nigeria. At the Roundtable, it was noted that among business owners and exporters, there is little understanding of what services export entails. Many businesses engage in service exports but are not aware of this. Understanding the four modes of services – Cross border trade, Consumption abroad, Commercial presence, and Presence of natural persons – is important for business growth. To achieve this, stakeholders including the NEPC will need to conduct capacity building and sensitisation workshops for exporters, working with relevant business associations.