The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10degree f zones. An act to amend the export processing zones act, to make provisions for the establishment of the export processing zones authority, composition of the export processing zones council and related matters. Nigeria export processing zones authority established under this act, designate such area as he thinks fit to be an export processing zone in this act referred to as a zone. Cereals export zones are located in map of india where the specific zones for basmati rice, wheat are clearly shown. Under chapter 16 of exim policy 2001, a new concept of agri export zone. Type of free trade zone ftz, set up generally in developing countries by their governments to promote industrial and commercial exports. Nigeria export processing zones authority in this act referred to as the authority. The indian government had long used export processing zones epzs to promote exports. The export promotion and epz in india have given a major boost to the indian economy and thus have helped the country to grow and prosper. The crops covered include fruits, vegetables, spices, cashew, tea, basmati rice, medicinal plants, pulses etc. Moradabad special economic zone sez, the only uttar pradesh. Indias import and export landscape, basic import and export procedures as well as the customs duties.
Agri export zones aez current status of aez at present, apeda has set up 60 agri export zones aezs spread over 230 districts in 20 states. Economic viability o a clear analysis of the economic costs and benefits of the project. Moradabad is a city, commissionary and municipal corporation in moradabad district of indian. In all, 35 crops were identified for promotion in these zones. Agri export zones aezs in india agri export zones aezs, a gateway to the world of flourishing opportunities in international market, is a concept that works with an encyclopedic approach. With the primary objective of boosting agricultural exports from india, in march 2001, government of india announced a policy of setting up of agri export zones aezs across the country. All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. We establish, license, regulate and operate highly efficient free zones by providing a highly competitive incentive scheme, excellent support facilities and service for the purpose of creating an enabling environment for export manufacturing and other commercial activities. Special economic zones, one of the most important instru ments of industrial policy in developing countries, often feature export share requirements. Free zones import and export company registration in dubai. Nigeria export procesing zones authority 2 p a g e support infrastructure that would attract and sustain investment in the zone.
Agri export zones aez current status of aez at present, apeda has set up 60 agriexport zones aezs spread over 230 districts in 20 states. Even where zones have successfully generated investment, jobs and exports, the benefits to the broader economy a key part of their rationale have often been. An act for the establishment of the bangladesh export processing. Agriexport zone how is agriexport zone abbreviated. This first chapter introduces relevant background for the topic and discusses the resource question and methodology in more detail. The nigeria export processing zones authority, nepza, has granted license to nigerias largest and most ambitious free trade zone and mega port project known as the badagry free zone. This thesis attempts to understand the relevance of export processing zones epzs and special economic zones sezs in creating a more diverse economy and generating employment. In mango pulp preparation manual operations, extensive use of various. Thus, the objective is to utilize the ongoing schemes of various central and state government agencies in a coordinate manner to cover the entire value chain from farm to the consumer.
The 2012 usda plant hardiness zone map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. Darjeeling, jalpaiguri, uttar dinajpur, cooch behar, howrah. Concept and benefits under chapter 16 of exim policy 2001, a new concept of agri export zone aez has been inserted by govt. Epzs take a variety of names and forms in different countries including free trade zones, special economic zones sezs, industrial development zones idzs, bonded warehouses, free. Apeda has been nominated as the nodal agency to coordinate the efforts on the part of central govt. The term is widely used mainly in india aez are to be identified by the state government, who would evolve a comprehensive package of services provided by all state government agencies, state agriculture universities and all institutions. Duty free import of materials for construction of factory buildings in the zones. Export zones aezs across the country in the export and import policy exim policy.
Export processing zones are specific kinds of free trade zone, set up by the government, especially in the developing countries to promote industrial and commercial exports, also known as commercial development zone cdz. Pdf on apr 1, 2005, aradhna aggarwal and others published performance of export processing zones. Agri export zone how is agri export zone abbreviated. Export processing zones authority, benjamin william mkapa sez,mabibo, external p. Currently there are over 40 gazetted zones in nairobi, voi, athi river, kerio valley, mombasa and kilifi in various stages of development by both. When the federal military government established the nigeria export processing zones authority nepza in nigeria on november 19, 1992, it was hoped that it would accelerate the pace of economic. The nigeria export processing zones authority hereinafter referred to as the authority shall in presenting to the president, commanderinchief of the armed forces its recommendations for the designation by the president of such area as he thinks fit as a.
Export processing zones in subsaharan africa kenya and. Export processing and special economic zones in tanzania. The agriculture export policy is framed with a focus on agriculture export oriented production, export promotion, better farmer realization and synchronization within. Bangladesh export processing zones authority for creation, development, operation, management and control of export processing zones and for matters connected therewith. Export processing zones in subsaharan africa kenya and lesotho. Enhancing the contribution of export processing zones to sustainable development goals was prepared by anthony miller, economic affairs officer, under the supervision of joerg weber, head, investment policies branch and under the overall direction of james zhan. Enacted by the parliament ofthe united republic oftallzlj1ia. Commercial serviceconnecting you to global markets.
While these epzs had a similar structure to sezs, the government began to establish sezs in 2000 under the foreign trade policy. Free zones import and export free zones are part of the countrys territories but considered to be outside the customs territory and subject to customs control other than normal customs procedures. Nigeria export processing zones authority downloads. A basic guide to exporting 11th edition doug barry, editor u. Duty free import of three motor vehicles for use of the enterprises in epzs under certain conditions. Flower export zones in india are located in india map. Agri export zones aez current status of aez nabard. In addition to providing the benefits of a ftz, these zones offer other incentives such as exemptions from certain taxes and business regulations. This bodes well for businesses that trade with india. Export processing zones epzs are designated parts of kenya that are aimed at promoting and facilitating export oriented investments and to develop an enabling environment for such investments.
Bangladesh export processing zones authority annual report 20112012 part01 download annual report 20112012 part01. Freetrade zones can also be defined as laborintensive manufacturing centers that involve the import of raw materials or components and the export of factory products, but this is a dated definition as more and more freetrade zones focus on service industries such as software, backoffice operations, research, and financial services. Ujjain zone neemuch, ratlam, mandsaur and ujjain, indore zone indore, dhar, shajapur and dewas and bhopal zone sehore, vidisha, raisen, hoshangabad, harda, narsinghpur and bhopal 41 lentil and grams. Epz and export promotion go together with the epzs being set up in india to promote export in the country. Inactive free zones nigeria export processing zones. In this scenario, export processing zones epzs have become rather popular trade policy instruments due to their catalytic role in imparting outward orientation to the economies. In the first article, entitled the import and export landscape in india, we note that indias impor texport landscape has remained stable despite significant economic changes.
This is applicable to jebel ali free zone, airport free zone, airport free zone, ducamz and unfenced free zones including tecom general provisions. Nigeria export processing zones authority setting up. It is believed that phasing out agriculture related subsidies for developed countries, under wto agreements provide an opportunity to build a. The paper begins with a taxonomy of the different types of zones before looking briefly at some of the literature concerned with export type zones. In fact, asias first epz was established in 1965 at kandla, gujarat state. Both central as well as state government and their agencies provide a variety of. Africa, industrial policy and export processing zones. Hence, there is great interest within india to promote the export oriented manufacturing sector through special economic zones or sezs. Port congestion adds to exporters woes indias exports shrank almost 35% in march, the biggest contraction in almost a decade, reflecting the global slowdown made worse by the covid19 pandemic.
Duty free import of machinerys, equipment and raw materials. Agri export zones concept and benefits under chapter 16 of exim policy 2001, a new concept of agri export zone aez has been inserted by govt. Several countries around the world have established export processing zones epzs in order to stimulate economic growth by attracting foreign direct investment fdi. About us the uganda free zones authority is a body corporate under the supervision of the ministry of finance, planning and economic development. Agriculture export policy ministry of commerce and industry. The role and impact of agri export zone aez in promoting the. The emphasis in all the agri export zones is on convergence. Understanding nigerias free trade zone scheme the guardian.
An agri export zone or aez is a specific geographic region in a country demarcated for setting up agriculture based processing industries, mainly for export. Export of export processing zones epz in order to achieve rapid economic growth of the country by increasing the inflow of foreign investment, particularly through industrialization, special steps have been taken since 1980 by setting up export processing zones epz in the country. Indian flower export zones directly ship flowers to different destinations across the globe. Whereas it is expedient to make provision for the establishment of the. The export processing zones act 2002 as amended by the export processing zones amendments act, 2006 and the economic zones laws miscellaneous amendments act, 2011 the epz act introduced. West bengal 6, 1, pineapple, darjeeling, jalpaiguri, uttar dinajpur, cooch behar, howrah.
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