Os Desafios e Benéficos de Moçambique nos acordos Bilaterais sobre o Comércio Preferencial Moçambique-Malawi, Moçambique-Zimbabwe
Os Desafios e Benéficos de Moçambique nos acordos Bilaterais sobre o Comércio Preferencial Moçambique-Malawi, Moçambique-Zimbabwe
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.0292406116
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Palavras-chave: Moçambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, comércio preferencial, acordos bilaterais, integração regional, desenvolvimento econômico.
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Keywords: Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, preferential trade, bilateral agreements, regional integration, economic development.
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Abstract: The article explores the bilateral preferential trade agreements between Mozambique and its neighbors, Malawi and Zimbabwe, highlighting the associated challenges and benefits. These agreements aim to strengthen cross- border trade, diversify the economy, and improve regional infrastructure, promoting economic integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Mozambique, with its strategic position and access to ports like Beira and Nacala, seeks to establish itself as a crucial logistical hub for landlocked countries. However, the country faces structural obstacles such as fragile transport infrastructure, inefficient customs processes, and non-tariff barriers that hinder the full realization of the expected benefits. The article employs a qualitative approach, based on literature review and case studies, to analyze these challenges, focusing on the Mozambique-Malawi and Mozambique-Zimbabwe agreements. The benefits include increased regional integration, job creation, and the development of key sectors like agriculture and manufacturing. The research emphasizes that despite progress, institutional and logistical obstacles, including infrastructure modernization and improvements in border governance, must be overcome for Mozambique to fully seize the opportunities offered by these trade agreements. The article concludes that with investments and reforms, the bilateral agreements can promote sustainable economic growth and strengthen Mozambique’s role in intra-African trade.
- Sofia Jenete Azizi