Essays about: "ACP"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 25 essays containing the word ACP.

  1. 11. 'Investigating the appropriate Renewable Energy Technologies in the Mauritian context'

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Pratima Devi Khadoo - Jeetah; [2011]
    Keywords : Photovoltaic; hydropower; co-generation; renewable; non – renewable; fossil fuels; Market- Oriented;

    Abstract : With limited indigenous conventional energy resources, Mauritius imports over 80% of its energy supply from foreign countries, mostly from the Middle East. Developing independent renewable energy resources is thus of priority concern for the Mauritian government. READ MORE

  3. 12. Financing EPA: The fiscal impact of EPA on ECOWAS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sofie Selin; [2011]
    Keywords : Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS ; Economic Partnership Agreements EPA ; EPA negotiations; Reliance on tariff revenue; Trade liberalisation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The European Union (EU) and the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries have been negotiating Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) since 2002. The EPAs are intend to replace present agreements which due to its discriminatory element against other developing countries, not are compatible with the WTO regulations. READ MORE

  4. 13. EPA, Regional Integration And Export From Africa

    University essay from IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : COLLINS ENOH NYAMBI; [2010]
    Keywords : EPA; regional integration; export;

    Abstract : Introduction: The trade relationship between the European Union (EU) and African coun-tries based on regional groupings, under the framework of Economic Partnership Agree-ment(EPAs) came to play in most countries in January 2008. It replaces the preferential trade treatment granted by the EU under the Lomé convention and Cotonou agreement which allowed African, Carribean and Pacific countries(ACP) greater access to EU markets as a means of leveraging African exports, and encouraging the competitiveness of African economies in the global economy. READ MORE

  5. 14. An analysis of the Sugar Industry and its global competitiveness : The case of Fiji

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Hanna Jenshagen; Sandra Andersson; [2010]
    Keywords : Fiji; sugar industry; EU; global aid; competitiveness; trade; exports; government; ACP-countries; EPA;

    Abstract : The Sugar Industry in Fiji is facing a lot of problems. Since the Government of Fiji has not fulfilled their commitments to the European Union (EU), the EU has backed away from supporting the industry. READ MORE

  6. 15. With purpose to target smart - The EU's political strategies towards Zimbabwe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna Hagström; [2010]
    Keywords : Targeted Sanctions; Political Dialogue; EU; Zimbabwe; ACP; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Derived from theories of hard- and soft power, sanctions and constructive engagement, the thesis analyses the effect and interplay of targeted sanctions and political dialogue, by highlighting the political strategies that the EU conducts towards Zimbabwe. Based on semi-structured interviews with six influential officials in the EU, the thesis explains and describes the tensions of the foreign policy instruments through the Zimbabwe case, in order to better understand their complexity. READ MORE