As an advocacy organization, PEF is undertaking the studies with the view to using the research findings  to  effectively  dialogue  with  the  government  for  the  necessary improvements  in  the macro-economic policies, regulations and legal framework affecting the private sector.

The broad objective of the study is to assess the impact of the Special Import Tax on the local manufacturing industry.   The study is being conducted only a year after the introduction of the tax and may therefore not uncover its full impact.   This notwithstanding, it is expected that at least the short-term effects would be captured and provide some relevant findings for future policy direction.