EPAs and African Regional Integration

Regional integration is portrayed as a strategic tool for African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries to leverage globalization while mitigating its adverse effects. The book discusses the EU's role through the Cotonou Partnership Agreement and the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), which aim to enhance cooperation and infrastructure development in Africa. However, it highlights that while EPAs offer significant benefits for regional integration, they also present challenges, particularly regarding the timing and sequencing of trade liberalization essential for Africa's integration and transformation goals.