Towards a fairer multi-lateral trade relations between the European union and African Caribbean and pacific countries?
Abstract
Sugar, bananas, beef and cotton are some of the few products, which are the primary
commodities in many African, Caribbean and Pacific countries (ACP).2 Many are highly
vulnerable small islands, landlocked and least developed states,' thus rendering the
above-mentioned sectors, of great importance to their economies." In these countries, for
instance, the sugar producers often provide housing, health care, education and other
benefits.i