Harmonization of Sub-regional trade liberalization programs

Abstract

The main purpose of this paper is to examine this emphatic issue of coordination and harmonization of the activities of the RECs from the angle of trade liberalization, specifically in respect of the timetables for achieving it. The paper is inscribed as part of the programmed outputs of the Regional Cooperation and Integration Division of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA/RCID) for the biennial period 2000-2001. It is meant to provide an input to the next annual statutory meeting of the ECA's Committee on Regional Integration. The Committee provides platform for bringing experts from member States to broach on pertinent issues relating to Africa's regional integration process, with a view to making appropriate recommendations for enhancing it. The paper consequently makes appropriate suggestions to strengthen the harmonization process or efforts underway.