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New Publication: 'The Impact of Preferential Rules of Origin in the Textile and Clothing Sectors in Africa'

27 May 2004

In the run-up to the phase-out of the Multi Fibre Agreement, due to be completed by 1 January 2005, there has been a proliferation of preferential trading arrangements. This has resulted in the emergence of new and more complex forms of managed trade in textiles and clothing.

This volume of five studies by Commonwealth experts gives an economic analysis of rules of origin relating to Africa under various existing preferential arrangements. It provides trade policy practitioners with an indication of how rules of origin have dramatically affected the emerging trade in textiles and clothing in Southern Africa.

These studies conclude that while rules of origin, as trade policy instruments, will become less significant in coming years with the reduction of 'Most Favoured Nations' tariffs, they will continue to play an important role in determining the patterns of international trade in the foreseeable future.

Edited by Roman Grynberg; Published by the Commonwealth Secretariat; ISBN: 0-85092-796-X; 151 pages; price: £12.99

HOW TO ORDER

This title can now be bought online at http://www.publications.thecommonwealth.org/. A full online catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat publications can be viewed on the site, 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.