EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement
Following the successful conclusion of the Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations between the European Union and CARIFORUM (CARICOM plus the Dominican Republic), the EPA is due to be signed by the end of October 2008.
The documents available for download at the bottom of the page provide an insight in to the Economic Partnership Agreement.
Led by David Jessop, the Caribbean Council has a wealth of knowledge on the EPA and an ability to relate this knowledge in practical terms to the EU and Caribbean public and private sectors.
Caribbean Council Services
The following are some of the services that the Caribbean Council can provide to assist companies and organisations that wish to examine the impact of the EPA on their business and the opportunities that will become available.
- Overview of the opportunities and threats presented by the EPA
- Detailed research in to tariff lines
- Training and seminars for larger organisations focused on maximising the available opportunities
- Development of publicity and information campaigns to raise EPA awareness and what it means
- Sectoral research and analysis
- Detailed review of the impact that the EPA might have on your business
To discuss your requirements and budget please contact David Jessop or Chris Bennett.
Information
UK Department for International Development: A rough guide to Economic Partnership Agreements
DG Trade Information paper: An overview of the EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement
CRNM: Getting to know the EPA
CRNM: The EPA at a glance
CRNM: Fact Versus Fiction
