ABSTRACT
The Economic Partnership Agreements between the European Union and the Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries have drastically restructured Europe’s trade architecture towards the third world. This volume examines the consequences of EPAs for development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Starting from the observation that the establishment of free trade as such will substantially impact upon economic development, the different contributions focus on the potential contribution of non-traditional aspects of EPAs. More specifically, the authors analyze the role of Aid for Trade schemes, regulatory integration issues and broader foreign policy considerations. How can these non-market access aspects stimulate development in Africa, and how have they been addressed in the EPAs? In short, this brings us to the question whether the ‘light version EPAs’ as they currently stand are a missed chance or a blessing in disguise?
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I New dynamics in EU–ACP relations: The genesis of EPAs
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Part II Spurring regional integration?
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Part III The new trade agenda and deep integration
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Part IV Aid and trade: Squaring the circle
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Part V European foreign policy through EPAs
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Part VI Taking stock