Review of the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement

by name voted on 29.02.2024

Summary

An evaluation of the trade partnership between the EU and Southern Africa, focusing on economic growth, sustainability, and the need for deeper regional integration.

9 29.02.2024

Report

trade

economy

justice

finance

environment

human rights

social policy

public administration

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The EU-SADC EPA has significantly expanded trade relations, with some Southern African countries achieving a trade surplus.
Economic diversification remains weak, as many partner states still rely heavily on exporting unprocessed raw materials and agricultural products.
There is a critical need to strengthen regional value chains to make Southern African economies more resilient to external shocks.
The agreement needs to be modernized to include more binding commitments regarding social, environmental, and labor standards.

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Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT OPINION on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) DRAFT REPORT on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) OPINION on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) REPORT on the implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation of the EU-Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

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