ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - Trade Information Database

Trade Policy of Antigua and Barbuda - Selected Documents

This section centralises information relating to Antigua and Barbuda's national trade policy. Government trade policy overviews, national development strategy papers as well as information on agreements, regulations, standards, and the investment climate are also presented in this section. Antigua and Barbuda's trade policy is clearly not developed in isolation, but rather within a regional and global trade context. Over the years, the number of commitments derived from participation in the World Trade Organisation (WTO), as well as CARICOM, the OECS, and other regional trade fora has increased. As such, documents that provide some insight into these regional and global policy frameworks have been included.

National Trade Policy "The emphasis in Antigua and Barbuda Trade policy, has evolved over time, changing from an inward looking import substitution regime to a more outward orientation. The cornerstone of Antigua and Barbuda’s current development policy is the encouragement of local and foreign direct investment." Government Report to the WTO 2001 General Policy Documents ►Main Policy Documents OECS Development Charter, 2002 OECS Secretariat ►Budget Policy Budget Statement, 2009 Budget Statement, 2007 Budget Statement, 2005 Budget Statement, 2004 Dr. The Hon. Errol Cort, MP Budget Statement, 2033 Dr. The Hon. Lester Bird, MP Fiscal Report, 2004 Part I | Part II Ministry of Finance and the Economy ►Agricultural Policy Agricultural Policy Framework for the OECS, 2003 OECS Secretariat ►Social Policy Framework Social Policy Framework, 2001 OECS / UNDP Legal Framework External Trade Agreements Preferential Schemes Bilateral Investment Treaties ►Trade Related Legislation Antidumping Intellectual Property Rights Investment Labour legislation   Trade Policy Documents ►WTO Trade Policy Review of Antigua and Barbuda, 2007 Government Report Government of Antigua and Barbuda WTO Secretariat Report WTO Secretariat ►WTO Trade Policy Review of the OECS, 2007 Government Report Government of Antigua and Barbuda WTO Secretariat Report WTO Secretariat ►WTO Trade Policy Review of Antigua and Barbuda, 2001 Government Report Government of Antigua and Barbuda WTO Secretariat Report WTO Secretariat ►WTO Trade Policy Review of the OECS, 2001 Report by the Governments of the OECS OECS Governments WTO Secretariat Report WTO Secretariat ►Other Trade Policy Documents Redefining Tourism as an Export and Development Opportunity, 2004 Government of Antigua and Barbuda FTAA National Trade Capacity Building Strategy, 2003. Government of Antigua and Barbuda. RNM/OECS Country Study to Inform Trade Negotiations, 2001. Lazarre, A.; Antoinne, P.; Samuel W.

Regional & Global Context   Antigua & Barbuda is a founding member of the CARICOM. Antigua & Barbuda has participated in the GATT since March of 1987 and in the WTO since January 1995.   Regional Level   ►CARIFORUM-EC EPA ►CARICOM Background Information, Legal Framework, External Agreements, On-going Negotiations, and more information. ►The OECS Background Information, Legal Framework, Institutions, and Studies. Also, WTO Trade Policy Review, 2007 you will need conecction to the Internet for this link IMF Consultation with ECCU, 2003    - Staff Report I    - Staff Report II Trade Policy Review of the OECS, 2001    - Governments' Report    - WTO Report   Global Level   ►The World Trade Organisation-WTO Understanding the WTO, The Agreements, Settlling Disputes, Cross-Cutting and New Issues, The Doha Agenda, Developing Countries, The Organization. ► Other International Organisations Reports & Country Strategies on Antigua & Barbuda Doing Business, 2009 World Bank EU - Aid for Trade Monitoring Report, 2008 World Trade Organisation CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agrmt ECLAC Economic Survey of the Caribbean 2007-2008 Economic Survey of the Caribbean 2006-2007 ECLAC IMF Art.IV Consultation, 2008 IMF Art.IV Consultation, 2007 IMF Art.IV Consultation, 2006 IMF Art.IV Consultation, 2005 IMF Art.IV Consultation, 2004 Staff for the Consultation with Antigua & Barbuda Increasing Linkages of Tourism with... , 2008 Towards a New Agenda for Growth, 2005 World Bank Earlier Caribbean Currency Union, 2006 Earlier Caribbean Currency Union, 2005 IMF World Bank Country Strategy, 2005 World Bank Country Strategy, 2001 World Bank

Relevant Publications
►On Antigua & Baruda Trade Policies & Prospects of Eastern Caribbean States in New Global Economy Antigua & Barbuda - European Community Country Strategy Paper, 2002 EU Commission and the Government of Antigua & Barbuda. Antigua & Barbuda - National Sustainable Development Report, 2002 United Nations Reflections on Economic Growth in Antigua and Barbuda, 2001 Nicholls, G. Impact of the Proposals on Small and Developing CARICOM States, 2001 Bardouille, N.
►On Trade Policy World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2009 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2008 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2007 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2006 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2005 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2004 World Trade Organisation: Trade Report 2003 ►On the Regional and Global Context Taccone, J. and Nogueira, U (coordinators), 2002: CARICOM Report Barclay, L; Henry, R and James, V, 2001: Trade Policy and Caribbean Development Bernal, R: Globalisation and Small Developing Countries (source: CRNM website) Dos Santos, P and Bain, L, 2004: Survey of the Caribbean Tax Systems	More Information   Off-site links to: Government of Antigua & Barbuda Specialised Governmental Agencies Business and Other Organisations Regional and International Organisations