South Perspectives - February 1996

Introduction

The attached document examines a number of issues related to South- South co-operation in trade. A brief review of past measures taken to increase trade between developing countries and an examination of the new challenges that developing countries now face -- and are likely to face -- suggests that they should further reinforce their efforts to expand their co-operation in trade, as well as enhance their current integration endeavours. A framework for such co-operation is presented in the document.

In this executive summary, the rationale for promoting South-South trade is summarized, and the elements of a NAM action programme for promoting South-South co-operation -- one that draws on the framework presented in the document -- is suggested.

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