2006 :
WTO Accession Support for the Republic of Seychelles
Detailed description of project :
Global objective :
Evaluate the implications for the Seychelles of joining the WTO
Specific Objectives :
- To make proposals for relevant amendments to legislation warranted by WTO membership
- To contribute to raising awareness among the economic operators and population on the implications of WTO membership, in view of enlisting the broad support of all stakeholders
Implementation and expected results :
- An analysis of the implications of joining WTO on the fiscal performance
- A synthesis of the impact of membership on the performance of key sectors of the economy, in particular fisheries, tourism and the off-shore sectors
- A synthesis of the potential implications on the social sector
- An overview of the potential trade and economic policy adjustment measures
- An overview of WTO Agreements that Seychelles will have to adopt through the regional integration program in ESA (Eastern and Southern African region)
Type of services provided :
- Final Report including the results of the activities undertaken
- Set of recommendations with respect to legislation and institutional reform
- Set of recommendations aiming to improve the administrative and operational aspects of the Framework contract and individual assignments
To download :
Project summary SYC.09.06 (PDF : 33 kb)