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Ghana International Trade Commission Act, 2016 (Act 926).

Country/Territory
Ghana
Document type
Legislation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Ghana International Trade Commission to provide for the regulation of the international trade of Ghana in conformity with the rules and regulations of the world trade system and to provide for related matters.
Subject
General
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Fiscal and market measures Governance Internal trade International trade Enforcement/compliance Institution
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act provides for establishment of the Ghana International Trade Commission that is in charge to oversee the compliance of Ghana with international trade rules and regulations; ensure fairness, efficiency, transparency and objectivity in the application of measures affecting international trade; ensure fair competition in internal trade market; and to protect the domestic market. Further, the Commission shall be guided by the treaty provisions of the World Trade Organisation. The text lays out provisions for governance of the Commission, administrative and financial matters, import and safeguard measures, tariff petitions and customs valuation of importing goods, investigation and proceedings. The text consists of 50 Articles.

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