Modalities of liberalization and preferential treatment for developing countries: the pending issues in the negotiation of services in the FTAA

Authors

  • Santiago García Ministerio de Comercio Exterior del Ecuador-Banco MundialUniversidad Andina Simón Bolívar-Sede Ecuador

Keywords:

FTTA, international trade, trade of services, international negotiations, less developed economies

Abstract

Focusing on the modalities of service trade liberalization and the principle of preferential treatment for small developing economies, this article studies the possibilities and conditions of service trade negotiations within the FTAA. The author takes both elements as crucial factors influencing the final results of the negotiation process, and suggests several recommendations from the perspective of a "positive agenda'.

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Author Biography

Santiago García, Ministerio de Comercio Exterior del Ecuador-Banco MundialUniversidad Andina Simón Bolívar-Sede Ecuador

Consultor del Proyecto de Comercio Exterior, Ministerio de Comercio Exterior del Ecuador-Banco Mundial. Magíster en Relaciones Internacionales, Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, Sede Ecuador.

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How to Cite

García, S. (2016). Modalities of liberalization and preferential treatment for developing countries: the pending issues in the negotiation of services in the FTAA. Comentario Internacional. Journal of the Andean Center of International Studies, (3), 135–156. Retrieved from https://revistas.uasb.edu.ec/index.php/comentario/article/view/211

Issue

No. 3 (2002): ALCA: ¿(im)posible?

Section

Central Issue

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