El Mekki A.A. , Abdallah M.B. , Boulanger P. , CARDENETE FLORES, MANUEL ALEJANDRO, DELGADO LÓPEZ, MARÍA DEL CARMEN, Siam G.
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Outlook Agric.
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Científica
0.437
0.229
01/01/2015
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This paper explores social accounting matrices (SAMs) using three country case studies (Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia). For each, the agri-food sector, trade negotiations with the European Union and associated challenges are first presented. The key sectors are then identified and analysed using the SimSip SAM tool (Parra and Wodon, 2009). Using sensitivity analysis, the implications of free trade for key sectors were analysed. By evaluating backward and forward linkages in the economy of each country, the most important sectors likely to take a lead role and become essential drivers of growth were identified. Due to strong backward relations and high labour intensity, some agricultural sectors have the potential to generate significant income, thus supporting economic growth.
Impact analysis; Multisectoral models; North Africa area; Trade integration