The role of international trade agreements in the economy of developing countries (the case of Nigeria)

The role of international trade agreements in the economy of developing countries (the case of Nigeria)

Автор: Nagy Henrietta, Kposzta Jzsef, Neszmlyi Gyrgy Ivn, Obozuwa Omokheka Gregory

Журнал: Региональная экономика. Юг России @re-volsu

Рубрика: Фундаментальные исследования пространственной экономики

Статья в выпуске: 4 (22), 2018 года.

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The main objective of this paper is to give an overview on the trade agreements which are concluded by developing countries and to examine their contribution to the development of the economy and society. There are a number of such agreements, but it should be seen how much they really function and serve the quality of life of people as well as food security and safety. The aim of such agreements should consider the resources and needs of the parties for mutual benefits. There have been various initiatives in the countries of Africa especially to focus on and develop the agricultural sector, which has employed millions of people and has had significant role in keeping the population in the rural areas. However, regarding the bilateral or multilateral agreements, we should see that less progress has been achieved than expected. In this study the authors analyzed the situation in Africa, with special focus on Nigeria, to summarize the achievements and to list up some recommendations on future measures.

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Trade agreements, developing countries, africa, nigeria, sustainable development, gatt, bit, wto

Короткий адрес: https://sciup.org/149131288

IDR: 149131288   |   DOI: 10.15688/re.volsu.2018.4.1

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