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The Design and Operation of Rules of Origin in Greater Arab Free Trade Area: Challenges of Implementation and Reform
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Abstract Rules of origin (ROO) are pivotal element of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA).
ROO are basically established to ensure that only eligible products receive preferential tariff
treatment. Taking into consideration the profound implications of ROO for enhancing trade
flows and facilitating t... view more
Rules of origin (ROO) are pivotal element of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA).
ROO are basically established to ensure that only eligible products receive preferential tariff
treatment. Taking into consideration the profound implications of ROO for enhancing trade
flows and facilitating the success of regional integration, this article sheds light on the way that
ROO in GAFTA are designed and implemented. Moreover, the article examines the extent to
which ROO still represents an obstacle to the full implementation of GAFTA. In addition, the
article provides ways to overcome the most important shortcomings of ROO text in the agreement and ultimately offering possible solutions to those issues.... view less
Classification
Law
National Economy
Free Keywords
Rules of origin; GAFTA; Arab countries; WTO; NAFTA
Document language
English
Publication Year
2019
Page/Pages
p. 243-272
Journal
Journal of World Trade, 53 (2019) 2
ISSN
1011-6702
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed