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Economic Partnership Agreements Between the Southern African Customs Union and the European Union: The Implications for Regional Integration in Southern Africa.

Authors :
Khumalo, Nkululeko
Phiri, Dorica Suvye
Source :
South African Yearbook of International Affairs; 2008/2009, p21-30, 10p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article examines the implications of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) for regional integration in Southern Africa, which is envisaged in the Cotonou Agreement. It mentions that EPA negotiations affect the existing regional economic bodies across Africa. The author emphasized that European Commission (EC) and EPA negotiating bodies should give importance to the objective of EPA of promoting of regional integration.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10265651
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
South African Yearbook of International Affairs
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
54071135