Derestricted
FTAA.sme/inf/111
August 12, 2003
Original: Spanish
Translation: FTAA Secretariat
FTAA – CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON SMALLER ECONOMIES
PARAGUAY
SPECIFIC PROJECT PROFILE WITHIN THE
FRAMEWORK OF THE HEMISPHERIC
COOPERATION PROGRAM – RELATED TO COMPETITION POLICY
Introduction
Projects that are presented must be consistent with the principles, objectives,
and general characteristics of the Hemispheric Cooperation Program.
- Project Title
Strengthening Paraguay’s negotiating capacity and active participation in the
negotiation of the FTAA Chapter on Competition.
- Background
Paraguay has not been able to participate in the last three meetings of the NGCP
due to a shortage of financial resources. Initially (2000-2001), Paraguay’s
participation was financed through a non-reimbursable technical assistance
program in support of the country’s international trade negotiations, provided
by the IDB to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (through the IDB/MIC
ATN/SF-5888-PR), which concluded in 2002.
- Rationale
If approved, this cooperation project will help Paraguay to resume its active
participation in the FTAA negotiations, and particularly, in the negotiations of
the NGCP.
- Project Objectives
- Overall
Strengthen Paraguay’s participation in the FTAA negotiations.
- Specific (if applicable)
(Strengthen Paraguay’s participation in the FTAA negotiations on the Chapter on
Competition (NGCP) from 2003 to 2005.
(objectives must be stated in a very specific manner).
- Inputs1 : resources required
for the project
The amount required to finance Paraguay’s participation in the meetings of the
NGCP during the 2003 – 2005 period.
- Expected Results
Restore Paraguay’s active participation in the NGCP meetings of the FTAA.
- Other Relevant Information
Note: In the event that two or more project profiles are proposed, please
present in order of priority.
1 If information is available.
|