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Suggested Elements for Designing Effective EZs in MENA MENA-OECD INVESTMENT PROGRAMME • . • • Increase linkages with the local economy; "equal footing" policies for domestic suppliers of capital and intermediate goods and the extensive use of sub-contracting by zone based firms to local producers. Facilitate the role of private sector in zone development; Support private sector-led development of clusters. Abide with WTO obligations regarding performance requirements by using an 'export competitiveness' assessment criteria in the screening and approval process: - Investment project's output penetrates new markets outside Egypt - - Investment project's output increases Egypt's global (or regional) market share for a particular project Project's output feeds into a global supply chain Set up effective administrative structures Conduct Cost/benefit analysis and ensure that zones are sustainable in the long run. Strengthen the link between the national development strategies and sector development strategies. Yes they are enclaves but should not be separated from the development objective of the country. OECD

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