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Legal Architecture and Design for Gulf Cooperation Council Economic Integration
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Abstract The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) is generally regarded as a success story for economic integration in Arab countries. The idea of regional integration gained ground when the GCC Charter was signed. The Charter envisioned a closer economic relationship between member stat... view more
The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) is generally regarded as a success story for economic integration in Arab countries. The idea of regional integration gained ground when the GCC Charter was signed. The Charter envisioned a closer economic relationship between member states. Although economic integration among GCC member states is an ambitious step in the right direction, there are gaps and challenges ahead. The best way to address the gaps and challenges that exist in formulating integration processes in the GCC is to start with a clear set of rules and put the necessary mechanisms in place. Integration attempts must also exhibit a high level of commitment in order to deflect dynamics of disintegration that have all too often frustrated meaningful integration in Arab countries. At present the rules of GCC regarding governance structure, dispute resolution mechanism, relationship with the WTO, and accession of new members are not detailed. If the GCC can address these issues, it could become an economic powerhouse within Arab countries and even Asia.... view less
Classification
Law
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
economic integration; WTO; GATT; GCC; Gulf States
Publication Year
2011
Page/Pages
p. 58-96
Journal
Journal for Juridical Science, 36 (2011) 2
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC122975
ISSN
0258-252X
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed