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U.S. Trade and Investment Relationship with Sub- Saharan Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act and Beyond.

Authors :
Langton, Danielle
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Issue Brief; 2008, preceding p1-28, 32p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. trade and investment relationship with Sub-Saharan Africa and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Topics discussed include amendments to AGOA, technical assistance and capacity-building, and several regional cooperation and free trade agreements (FTA), including the Southern African Customs Union FTA (SACU), and European Union Activity. Also mentioned are economic growth, human and workers' rights, and gross domestic product (GDP).

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Issue Brief
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
96005250