Die regionale Integration wird als Schlüssel zur Nutzung der Globalisierung und zur Minderung ihrer negativen Auswirkungen betrachtet. Die EU unterstützt die AKP-Staaten durch das Cotonou-Abkommen, um eine effektive Zusammenarbeit und Infrastrukturentwicklung zu fördern. Dennoch bringt die Umsetzung der WPA sowohl positive als auch negative Aspekte mit sich.
Regional integration is portrayed as a strategic tool for African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries to leverage globalization while mitigating its adverse effects. The book discusses the EU's role through the Cotonou Partnership Agreement and the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), which aim to enhance cooperation and infrastructure development in Africa. However, it highlights that while EPAs offer significant benefits for regional integration, they also present challenges, particularly regarding the timing and sequencing of trade liberalization essential for Africa's integration and transformation goals.
A integração regional é vista como um meio de maximizar os benefícios da globalização e mitigar seus efeitos negativos, especialmente nos países ACP. Os Acordos de Parceria Económica (APE) oferecem oportunidades de cooperação e financiamento para a integração africana, mas também apresentam desafios relacionados à liberalização do comércio.