Services Regulation in the Caribbean: Horizontal Measures
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
April 2013
Subject
Trade Facilitation;
Public Administration;
Investment
JEL code
F13 - Trade Policy • International Trade Organizations;
F15 - Economic Integration;
F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business
Country
Guyana;
Belize;
Barbados;
Trinidad and Tobago;
Jamaica
Category
Technical Notes
CARIFORUM States have generally taken a cautious approach in adopting commitments under the Economic Partnership Agreement by having them reflect their World Trade Organization commitments, excluding sensitive subsectors, and inscribing broad horizontal reservations. This report assesses the regulatory framework for trade and investment in five areas - horizontal
measures, information and communications technologies, transport services, professional services, and tourism services in Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago under the CARIFORUM - European Union Economic Partnership Agreement. The analysis concludes that of the five areas reviewed, adjustments are recommended principally to legislation covering information and communications technologies, professional services, and transport services.
measures, information and communications technologies, transport services, professional services, and tourism services in Barbados, Belize, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago under the CARIFORUM - European Union Economic Partnership Agreement. The analysis concludes that of the five areas reviewed, adjustments are recommended principally to legislation covering information and communications technologies, professional services, and transport services.
