The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a transformative initiative aimed at fostering economic integration, boosting intra-African trade, and promoting structural transformation across the continent. As the host of the AfCFTA…
With increasing exposure to product market competition both in export markets and at the domestic level, in part due to deeper trade reforms pursued by East African countries as part of their integration agenda, the firm survival may hinge on…
This project is aimed at improving the understanding of why mainstreaming gender equality considerations in the trade policy context is of crucial importance. The expected outputs, a comprehensive volume on the subject as well as a dedicated special…
This project is aimed at improving the understanding of why mainstreaming gender equality considerations in the trade policy context is of crucial importance. The expected outputs, a comprehensive publication on the subject as well as a dedicated…
Trade and sustainable development share a complex relationship. The economic benefits of trade make it easy to see how it can assist with the achievement of the economic-based SDGs. But beyond that, trade also impacts the social and environmental…
Recognizing that food security is fundamental to human existence and sustainable development, the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services (SRC) of The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has launched a…
By 10 December 2019, the number of judges (or Appellate Body members) serving on the Appellate Body – the final appeal court of the World Trade Organization (WTO) – had dwindled to just one, well short of the full complement of seven envisaged under…
This working paper provides a response to the current debate taking place at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding which countries should be accorded developing country-status, and therefore be eligible for special and differential treatment…
This Report provides an overview of existing policies, initiatives and legislation across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) which are relevant for facilitating and promoting e-commerce. After providing a brief overview of general e-commerce trends,…
The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to Caribbean economies. While the region has thus far managed to contain its infection rate better than most other regions globally, the economic fallout – experienced and to come – is likely…