Economic Partnership Agreements in Africa Lead to Regional Fragmentation.
The EU's Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with African countries aim to change trade relations and promote regional integration. However, after a decade of negotiations, the impact on regional integration in Africa is still uncertain. EPAs do not cover existing regional economic communities, leading to potential fragmentation instead of integration. The report examines the history, principles, and current state of EPA negotiations, highlighting the challenges and potential setbacks for regional integration efforts in Africa.