RONGEAD : WTO Seychelles

Africa (73/89)
Agricultural policy (50/89)
Agriculture (65/89)
Anacardium (45/89)
Biofuels (21/89)
Cashew nut (45/89)
Central Asia (18/89)
Developing countries (89/89)
Environment (31/89)
Expert (24/89)
Fair trade (23/89)
International trade (76/89)
Ivory Cost (39/89)
Pedagogic tools (24/89)
Rice (12/89)
Sugar (10/89)
Sustainable development (63/89)
Trade policy (46/89)
Training (52/89)
WTO (52/89)

2006 : WTO Accession Support for the Republic of Seychelles

Organisation	: RONGEAD
Country	: Seychelles
Overall project value	: 19 000 €
Proportion carried out by candidate	: 0 %
Number of staff provided	: 2
Name of client	: DMI Associates
Origin of funding	: European Commission
Name of partner(s)	: DMI Associates

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)

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