EC-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement

The EC-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has created business opportunities in services sectors and other investment opportunities. This guide looks at opportunities for Caribbean enterprises in Europe, as well as openings for European businesses in 13 Caribbean markets. Part 1 of the publication deals with services and investment commitments made by the European Community (EC) granting market access for Caribbean businesses, describes commitments on a sector-by-sector basis, identifying new investment and export opportunities, and the applicable limitations. Part 2 outlines trade in services and investment opportunities available, and limitations applicable, to European businesses for each sector in individual Caribbean countries. Key features of market access commitments made under the EPA are explained.