New publication: Navigating New Waters

A new book by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the European Centre for Development Policy Management offers a detailed analysis on all aspects of trade negotiations between the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of states and the European Union.

The publication: ‘Navigating New Waters: A Reader on ACP-EU Trade Relations’ provides a broad yet in-depth overview of issues facing ACP countries by highlighting key analyses they have either conducted, disseminated or which have been carried out independently.

It contains articles on all key aspects of trade negotiations, including market access, services, fisheries, regional integration, compatibility with the multilateral framework, the development dimension and capacity-building in trade negotiations.

After more than four decades of co-operation, the EU and ACP countries are at a turning point in their relationship, as they proceed in their trading relations. Moving away from the non-reciprocal preferences granted by the EU to ACP imports to its market, which have prevailed since 1975, under the Lomé Conventions and more recently the Cotonou Agreement, the two parties are now agreed on negotiating free trade agreements.

The introduction highlights major concerns of the publication, focusing on ensuring that the priorities of developing countries are addressed.
The book is an essential reader and reference tool for trade experts and interested parties.

The Commonwealth Secretariat provides technical support to its ACP member countries to enable them formulate, manage and impelement trade negotiations that benefit their populations.

Sanoussi Bilal and Roman Grynberg, both highly experienced in trade negotiations, have edited the publication.

The usual price of the book is £75.00, but until 30 April 2007 it is available to customers ordering online through the Commonwealth Secretariat website at the special price of £37.50.

ISBN 978-0-85092-841-9; 804 pages; special online price: £37.50

HOW TO ORDER

This title can be bought online at www.thecommonwealth.org/publications.

A full catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation publications can be viewed on the website, which provides a secure online buying facility, and orders can also be made through e-mail or by post. Pre-payment is essential. Payment by sterling cheque, international money order, postal order or bank draft must accompany your order.

Payment should be in sterling, drawn on a UK bank and made out to the Commonwealth Secretariat. If you require the order form as an attachment in Word format please e-mail the Publications Section (see address below). Post and packaging charges should be added to every order in the following way: UK orders: 15 per cent of order value (minimum charge £2.00). Non-UK orders: 25 per cent of order value (minimum charge £3.50).

Send orders to: Publications Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 6534; Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 9081;
E-mail: publications@commonwealth.int

Secretariat Links:

• Hub and Spokes Project
• Economics and Trade

Related Websites:

• Commonwealth Publications