The Design and Operation of Rules of Origin in Greater Arab Free Trade Area: Challenges of Implementation and Reform

Bashar Malkawi and Mohammad I. El-Shafie

EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, 2019, vol. 53, issue 2, 243-272

Abstract: Rules of origin (ROO) are pivotal element of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA). ROO are basically established to ensure that only eligible products receive preferential tariff treatment. Taking into consideration the profound implications of ROO for enhancing trade flows and facilitating the success of regional integration, this article sheds light on the way that ROO in GAFTA are designed and implemented. Moreover, the article examines the extent to which ROO still represents an obstacle to the full implementation of GAFTA. In addition, the article provides ways to overcome the most important shortcomings of ROO text in the agreement and ultimately offering possible solutions to those issues.

Keywords: rules of origin; GAFTA; Customs; WTO; International trade; Arab countries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F1 F10 F14 F15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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