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Operational Implementation The African Air Transport Industry and Liberalization Safety and Security Requirements Implementation: Condition Precedent or Subsequent? Notes Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Regional Implementation of the Yamoussoukro Decision North Africa West Africa Central Africa Southern and East Africa Conclusion Notes Impact of Liberalization Data Sources and Methodology General Traffic Analysis General Fleet Analysis Effects of Liberalization on Traffic and Air Carriers by Region Conclusions Notes
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Economic Aspects of Liberalizing Air Services in Africa Economic Benefits of the Air Transport Sector Potential Impact of Liberalizing of Air Transport Services Economic Significance of Liberalizing African Air Transport Services Conclusion Notes
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Chapter 7
Conclusions and Policy Recommendations
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Appendix A
Ethiopian Air Service Agreements with Other African States
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