The significance of Carbon footprint/emissions control, to imports of used products to LDCs

This week the WTO Committee on Trade and Environment will be discussing the linkages between carbon footprint control initiatives to trade. One school of thought argues that measures for mitigating effects of climate change should put into consideration all stages along the value chain right from production and distribution to consumption . However there is a general consesus on the part of LDCs that carbon control initiatives should not result in increased technical barriers to trade.

One of the major consumers and importers of such high emitting products are developing countries and particularly the least developed countries. This is especially true in the context of used machines and other instruments.

Considering that climate change has become a global concern;

1. Should this export business of the developed economies to the least developed economies continue?

2. What implications does the banning importation of used machines and other instruments have on the LDCs?

3. Can the objectives of mitigating effects of climate change be realized without handling this issue?

4. What is the way out?

The EAC Integration Challenges As it Enteres into a Common Market

The East African Community (EAC) entered into a Common Market starting 1st July 2010.  This milestone was reached after 5 years of implementing a customs union. However, the EAC integration Challenges however are yet to be resolved. EAC has not implemented yet a fully fledged Customs Union(CU). Under fully fledged CU, goods manufactured in one partner State should move to another Partner State without suffering any import duties. Goods imported into the CU should, move freely from one Partner State to another.More on
EAC Integration Challenges

Studying, Analyzing and Disseminating Economic and Trade Information

I intend to study, analyze and disseminate economic and trade information covering national, bilateral and multi lateral trading negotiations with a view of highlighting best options for development of my country. One such mode i wish to use is the website. Any one out there please help me on how to achieve on this.