This three-volume set presents the results of a research project initiated by the African Economic Research Consortium. The project intended to identify and examine the critical analytical and policy issues involved in Africa's economic links with the rest of the world, particularly in the context of the emerging global trading system. The project had two distinct but closely related component parts. The first was based on empirical, region-wide analysis and was designed to provide the framework for the menu of issues explored.

"This three-volume set presents results of a research project initiated by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC). Titled Africa and the World Trading System, the project intended to identify and examine the critical analytical and policy issues i"

This volume collects some of the material presented at a workshop held in Geneva in March 2000 for African representatives to the WTO, to present some of the country studies along with thematic overviews. It covers trade in services in some depth, with both country studies and two overview pieces. Other chapters are devoted to industrial policy, intellectual property rights, special and differential treatment and experience with technical assistance for capacity building.

New to this edition.