Third World Network on EPAs in the Caribbean

The paper analyses the EPAs current status. It begins with general comment and analysis of that particular issue, including in USFTAs and its possible consequences. (On some issues, USFTAs may have worse consequences for development than European ones. It is often a matter of degree as the principles are commonly similar). It then goes on to analyse specific provisions of the interim EPAs. For areas other than goods, the analysis is of the CARIFORUM- EU EPA as that is the only ACP-EU EPA which goes beyond goods. Interestingly, the CARIFORUM-EC EPA appears to be a basis for similar provisions for other EU bilateral/regional trade agreements from what we understand.