Trade Effects of Rules on Procurement for Commonwealth ACP Members

This Economic Paper assesses the potential trade effects of rules on procurement policies in Commonwealth ACP countries. It provides a practical guide for policy-makers and negotiators to determine the
impact of government procurement rules and policies taken at the national level or negotiated in trade agreements.

Peter Trepter is a legal adviser and Consultant in the law and practice of public procurement reform. He was also the Team Leader for this project.

Peter Pease is an International Procurement Specialist.

Andrew Butler is a Procurement Advisor and staff member of Charles Kendall & Partners.

Annamaria La Chimia is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Nottingham and leader of the Humanitarian and Development Procurement Unit (PPRG, Nottingham).