New Publication: ‘The Cotonou Agreement –- A User’s Guide’

This publication uses a question and answer format to simplify the agreement, making it more understandable.

The Cotonou Agreement is an international accord signed in June 2000 covering development assistance, trade and political relations between the European Union and the 79 members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP). 

This new Commonwealth Secretariat publication uses a question and answer format to simplify the agreement, making it more understandable.

The overall purpose of the guide is to provide, through answering the 149 simple questions, information on what is possible under the Cotonou Agreement. Its ultimate aim is to create a better understanding of the agreement, so as to maximise the benefits which people in ACP countries gain from it. 

Produced by the Secretariat's Economic Affairs Division, the guide is divided into four main parts. The first provides a general introduction to the structure of the Cotonou Agreement and explains where its various provisions can be found. 

Part two takes a more detailed look at the financial and technical co-operation agreements established under the Cotonou Agreement. In this section, the guide reviews basic provisions for the involvement of non-state actors and the private sector, outlining their roles in the implementation of co-operation activities.

Part three examines trade arrangements under the agreement, while part four deals with political relations within the framework of the accord. The areas covered include: the scope of political dialogue; the basic principles underpinning the ACP-EU relationship; the commitments entered into through endorsement of these principles; and commitments made on peace-building, conflict prevention and conflict resolution. 

Published by the Commonwealth Secretariat
ISBN: 0-85092-789-7; 403 pages; price: £18.99

How To Order

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

A full catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat 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 Rupert Jones-Parry of 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: Rupert Jones-Parry, Publications Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 6342; Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 9081; E-mail: r.jones-parry@commonwealth.int

 

CNIS - the Commonwealth News and Information Service Issue 213  8 December 2004

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