Publisher's Synopsis
Trade Policy for Parliamentarians is a clear, indispensible and unique reference tool for developing country parliamentarians and other decision-makers who wish to influence trade policy. Topic by topic, it provides tangible lessons and best practices of trade policy, based on research studies, recent policy developments and real life examples. It explores key issues on the international trade agenda in a regionally relevant manner, including regional trade agreements and the current status of the Doha Development Agenda negotiations. Questions addressed in the guide include: • What role do parliamentarians have in promoting effective trade policy? • Why trade? • What can be learned from other countries? • How are trade and development linked? • What role do trading agreements have in promoting trade? Trade Policy for Parliamentarians is available in 4 regional versions, for sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and the Pacific.
