After Lomé IV

After Lomé IV

Author: Christopher Stevens

Publisher: Commonwealth Secretariat

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780850926248

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By early 2000, a new trade agreement must be negotiated between the 72 countries of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group and the European Union, to replace Lome IV. This volume features: a commentary on the EU's proposals for the new trade arrangements.


The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement

The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement

Author: Collins C. Ajibo

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-04-23

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1040020496

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This book provides a comprehensive assessment of African economic integration through the lens of International Economic Law. The analysis is contextualised within the prevailing regional economic integrations, the WTO and the peculiarity of the AfCFTA. Through legal analysis, bolstered by economic and political dimensions, the book illustrates the complex interplay of diverse factors that shape the AfCFTA. Each chapter presents a separate element of economic integration within the principles of international economic law, with an interdisciplinary approach encompassing legal, economic and political perspectives. Covering topics such as economic integration and multilateralism, market access, exceptions, trade facilitation, rules of origin and non-tariff barriers, the book also discusses trade remedies, dispute settlement, investment, intellectual property and completion policy. Additionally, human rights, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development principles are discussed, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), digital trade and gender in economic integration. The book will be of interest to students, instructors, practitioners and nonpractitioners in this area of international economic law.


Edward and Lane on European Union Law

Edward and Lane on European Union Law

Author: David A. O. Edward

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2013-01-01

Total Pages: 1201

ISBN-13: 0857931059

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'Faced with the challenge of studying EU law, students and other interested parties need guidance and accessible materials. Despite the ground clearing of the Lisbon Treaty, the terrain is still not properly mapped. Edward and Lane's completely rewritten book provides just what's needed. Clear, comprehensible and comprehensive, it will be an important port of call for anyone trying to figure out key aspects of the EU's ever burgeoning legal order.' - Jo Shaw, University of Edinburgh, UK A comprehensively updated and expanded new edition of a classic text, this authoritative volume provides expert analysis on the key issues across all areas of European Union law - including its constitutional, procedural and substantive aspects. Importantly, the book incorporates the Treaty of Lisbon reorientation and immediate post-Lisbon developments. Throughout the book there is extensive reference to primary sources (Treaty, legislation, case law) and to issues of national adaptation which, together, bring a depth of understanding and analysis to this increasingly complex discipline.


The European Mosaic

The European Mosaic

Author: David Gowland

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 892

ISBN-13: 1317873254

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The European Mosaic is an up-to-date introduction to all aspects of the politics, economics, culture and recent history of the European Union in particular and Europe in general. The European Mosaic effectively familiarizes students with EU issues that are currently in the news and likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. It is a clear and accessible introduction to the European polity. Its strongly interdisciplinary focus provides a multidimensional understanding of contemporary Europe, of the process of European integration, and of the dynamics of the European Union. Suitable for undergrduate courses in European politics.


The EU and Human Rights

The EU and Human Rights

Author: Philip Alston

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 986

ISBN-13: 9780198298069

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For all its achievements in integrating Europe, the EU lacks a human rights policy which is coherent, balanced and professionally administered. This volume provides an insightful critique of current policies and detailed recommendations for the future by leading experts in the field including individuals from every EU country.


National Trade Policies

National Trade Policies

Author: D. Salvatore

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2014-06-28

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 148329563X

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The aim of this volume is to examine and compare the trade policies followed by the most important trading nations of the world. Today there are few, if any, large scale studies of comparative trade such as this one. Moreover trade policies and controversies are expected to become even more important in the future.The volume offers an easily accessible overview of trade policies in each of the world's major trading countries. Thus, this handbook can be of great use to students of comparative economic systems in general and to economists, policymakers, and the general informed public, serving as a comprehensive source of reference and comparison. The references at the end of each chapter and the selected bibliography at the end of the volume identify the most important sources of additional information on the trade policies of the world's most important trading countries.


EC Customs Law

EC Customs Law

Author: Timothy John Lyons

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13: 9780198764922

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EC Customs Law is an important new study which places the law relating to customs duty in its broader international and EC context. It is a key resource for those already familiar to the area, whether as practitioners, government or Community officials, or graduate students, as well as anaccessible introduction for readers who are coming to the subject for the first time. It aims, in particular, to highlight the role of the European Court of Justice in customs matters.After looking at the fundamental concepts of the customs union and the Community Customs Code and implementing regulations, the author moves on to consider the administration and interpretation of the Tariff, paying special attention to the decisions of the ECJ. Then the various internationalagreements and arrangements between the EC and third countries are considered, and their significance for traders, and the importance of international law generally, is emphasized.The book also deals with the important matters of the origin of goods and their valuation, customs entry and declarations, customs procedures, inward and outward processing, and approved uses and treatments. Chapters follow on the customs debt and reliefs from duty, repayment and remission of duty,and customs appeal. The book concludes with a short overview of some of the issues which are being addressed by the Commission and customs administration in deepening the customs union, and it looks, briefly, at some of the matters which traders must bear in mind in planning theiractivities.