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EU economic partnership agreements in Sub-Saharan Africa: avenues of compromise for a constructive outcome by September 2014
EU-Wirtschaftspartnerschaftsabkommen mit Sub-Sahara-Afrika: Kompromisslinien für ein konstruktives Verhandlungsergebnis bis September 2014
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Abstract For more than ten years the European Union has been negotiating economic partnership agreements (EPAs) with regional groupings in Africa. These free trade agreements are dedicated first and foremost to the goal of sustainable development. While African governments are wary of the consequences of mar... view more
For more than ten years the European Union has been negotiating economic partnership agreements (EPAs) with regional groupings in Africa. These free trade agreements are dedicated first and foremost to the goal of sustainable development. While African governments are wary of the consequences of market opening and sceptical of restrictions of their policy space, they are also interested in gaining access to the EU market. The European Union’s decision to restrict free market access as of 1 October 2014 to countries and regions that exhibit a clear intention to ratify such agreements has injected pressure and momentum into the talks. The negotiations can be concluded constructively if both sides accept necessary compromises. That demands movement, not least at the very top. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
EU; Africa South of the Sahara; international economic relations; economic cooperation; economic agreement; sustainable development; free trade; economic policy; development policy
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Economic Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 08/2014
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications