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RESTORING MULTILATERAL TRADE COOPERATION: ROUNDTABLE THURSDAY, 12 JUNE AND FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2014 MASLOW HOTEL, JOHANNESBURG
The document details a roundtable on restoring multilateral trade cooperation, focusing on the impact of mega-regional agreements (TPP, TTIP) and Global Value Chains (GVCs) on Africa. It assesses the Trade Facilitation Agreement's (TFA) new approach to Special and Differential Treatment (SDT), argues that the Doha Round's 'single undertaking' approach is a structural failure—particularly in agriculture—and suggests a 'critical mass' plurilateral approach as an alternative. The discussions emphasize that African countries must move beyond raw material exports by proactively engaging in GVCs and regional integration while navigating the shift from market-access negotiations to rule-based trade frameworks.
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Document type: Report