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Contents
Shipment-Level Case Studies Notes References Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Appendix A
The Impact of Demand on Container Dwell Time Some Theoretical Considerations An Empirical Analysis of Demand: Lack of Competence or Purpose? Empirical Evidence in the Ports of Douala (Cameroon) and LomĂŠ (Togo) Findings from the Firm Surveys Notes Reference Estimated Impacts and Political Economy of Long Dwell Times Indirect Impact Trade and Welfare Impact The Political Economy of Dwell Time in Sub-Saharan Africa Notes References
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Policy Recommendations to Reduce Dwell Time Figures Matter: What Should Be Measured by Whom and What Should Be the Target? The Importance of a Sensitization Campaign The Usual Measures and Their Limits Experiences from Recent Successful Initiatives How Could Donors Help to Reduce Dwell Time? Notes References
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Detailed Information on the Case Studies Operational Dwell Time Transactional Dwell Time Notes Reference
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