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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.
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.
Identifying and spurring high-growth entrepreneurship: experimental evidence from a business plan competition
This report evaluates the impact of the YouWin! business plan competition, finding that it had large positive effects on the winning firms.
UK-Nigeria Economic Diagnostics study
UK and Nigeria have had a long trade and investment relationship that has not attained its full potential because of a number of constraints, including a challenging business environment, etc. Please read this study to find out more.
Poverty and social impact assessment of flexible exchange rate on segments of the Nigerian population: technical research report
This report 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. It also discusses potential intervention programmes to protect the poor from adverse welfare effects resulting from economic policy shocks.
Non-oil exporters dialogue on trade (Forum 3)
This event report summarises the third of a series of forums aimed at improving access to finance for non-oil exporters in Nigeria. It discusses the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Agreement, trade policy negotiations and the trade policy environment in Nigeria, as well as financing options for exporters and steps to develop non-oil exports in Nigeria.
Report on Non-oil Export Capacity Building Series
The Trade Policy Work Stream started out by conducting a needs assessment to get direct feedback from export-oriented MSMEs, export-supporting government institutions, and export business service providers to ascertain the capacity gaps. The top 5 challenges highlighted by the respondents include lack of market linkages, lack of finance, lack of market intelligence, limited knowledge of destination country requirements, and Export documentation.
Respondents were further asked about what they would like to see if there is an opportunity for assistance with capacity building for export readiness and export market access. Each responded provided its top 3 areas of preference for capacity building. The findings from the overall assessment provided a guide on areas to address.
In response to their needs, TRD workstream designed a targeted capacity building for the non-oil export community of practice to address the knowledge and skill gaps through a 4-part Export Capacity Building (CB) Series.
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.
STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF NIGERIA’S TEXTILE IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
This study focuses on the determination of the impact of Nigeria’s textiles import restriction. Specifically, the study describes the structure of the global and Nigeria’s textile industries as well as the global value chain, and the policy environment surrounding the industry in a global and national perspective. It was conducted in 2013 with support from FCDO (formerly DFID).
Support to the Presidential Committee on Port Reform, Lagos Draft Final Report
This report conducted in 2013 analytically quantifies Lagos ports’ efficiency by traffic and cargo type both internally and vis-à-vis international benchmarks, with poor efficiency scores being recorded in container operations most notably at the landside interface. It examines Lagos port concessions particularly with regards to their activities, size of investments, duration, performance requirements. The analysis shows that there is a need to audit and review the existing concession arrangements and properly plan and design future ones. It provides a summary of recommendations along with an action plan for implementation and improvement. This was done as part of the FCDO (formerly DFID) PDF project Support to the Presidential Committee on Port Reform.
