## Abstract This paper reviews the EU's development policy in relation to the Pacific members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group (ACP). It considers the particular characteristics and challenges faced by these island economies before turning to their trade relations with the EU and the Com
The new EU ACP partnership agreement
β Scribed by Stephen Dearden; Clara Mira Salama
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 85 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0954-1748
- DOI
- 10.1002/jid.935
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
This article reviews and assesses the recent Cotonou Partnership Agreement between the ACP group of developing countries and the EU. It places the Agreement in the context of the EU's commitment to refocusing its development policy and reforming its aid administration. It emphasises the innovative elements of the Agreement that set it apart from its Lome predecessorsβthe intention to move to reciprocal regional free trade agreements; the emphasis upon good governance; the rule of law and human rights; the enhanced role for nonβState actors and the private sector and the adoption of a rolling programme of aid provision. Copyright Β© 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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