ACP

Asia, Caribbean, Pacific Group

EU trade agreements threaten to crush Kenya's blooming flower trade
Kenya is one of the world’s largest exporters of cut stems, so how is the east African country faring in the face of Europe’s tough trade policies?
Overview of EPAs - state of play
The European Commission has published a "state of play" outlining the current status of Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations with ACP countries
Scholars skeptical of agreement with EU
The South Centre has rubbished threats by European Union of withholding support to African countries should they fail to ratify Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
African countries feel cornered in EU trade negotiations
The EU is pointing a gun at the Global South's chest and do not listen to their concerns, reports EurActiv Germany.
EU-Africa trade partnership negotiations stalled
The upcoming deadline imposed by the European Commission to revise the EU's preferential trade agreements with former colonies in the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) region is raising concern among African countries.
EPA negotiations postponed again
The European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner, Karel De Gucht, says the EU wants local industries to benefit from the trade agreement and to create added value and jobs.
EU wants Kenya to lead
European Commissioner for Trade, Karel de Gucht, was last week in Nairobi to drum up momentum for Kenya to quickly lead in signing the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
EU visit to partners
EU Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, was in Windhoek this week to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment relations, and in particular comprehensive economic partnership agreements (EPAs).
ACP states dismayed at EU decision to cut sugar quotas in 2017
ACP sugar supplying states are appalled by the decision reached by the EU institutions on Wednesday to abolish EU beet and isoglucose sugar quotas in 2017. Once again, the concerns and expectations of the ACP have not been taken into account in spite of their numerous submissions over the past years.
EU, Africa Economic Partnership Agreements imbalanced - Mkapa
Retired President Benjamin William Mkapa has argued Inter Action Council European members to press on their governments to ensure that the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) they are negotiating with African countries do not threaten the development aspirations of Africa.