Prospects and challenges in the formation of the COMESA-EAC and SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area
By: Lawrence Othieno , Isaac Shinyekwa
Contributors: Shinyekwa, Isaac; Economic Policy Research Centre
Series: Research series -- no. 87; Research series (Economic Policy Research Centre) -- no. 87.
Publisher: Economic Policy Research Centre
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Kampala, Uganda
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Free trade; Economic integration; Economic policy; International economic integration; Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
Description: "The stalemate of the multilateral trade system in addressing key trade and trade related issues over the years have mounted pressure on World Trade Organisation (WTO) member states to search for alternative solutions. This pressure has directed countries' attention and efforts towards bilateral and regional trade arrangements as an immediate intervention to resolve some of the stagnated issues at the multilateral level....With regard to the proposed tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA) among COMESA-EAC and SADC member states, it is one among the many regional economic communities (RECs) that have emerged over the years. This paper tries to examine some of the complexities and inter-linkages in reaching a tripartite free trade agreement in serviceds and goods, as well as infrastructure development" --Abstract.
Notes: "November 2011."

Includes bibliographical references.