Africa and the World Trade Organization (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521514767)

Mshomba provides a systematic study of Africa as it relates to the World Trade Organization. He examines the WTO's enforcement mechanism; the WTO's broadened mandate, illustrated by the Agreement on Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights; agriculture in the Doha Round; issues relating to transparency in government procurement; and the endeavor to streamline assistance to developing countries through an "Aid for Trade" initiative. The author integrates theory and practice, with a clear presentation of important economic concepts. He provides a rigorous analysis of key issues and proposals. He presents African countries as having an important role to play in the WTO, especially as they actively engage in bargaining through various coalitions. Mshomba acknowledges that WTO negotiations will always be complex and at times contentious due to wide economic and political differences between countries. He views the differences, however, as creating opportunities for a mutually beneficial exchange of goods, services, and ideas.

Author: Richard Elias Mshomba
ISBN-10: 0521514762
ISBN-13: 9780521514767
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2009
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2009