Since 2005, the EU has implemented a scheme in which low and lower-middle income countries may receive preferential trade conditions in exchange for ratification and implementation of 27 conventions on human and labour rights, environmental protection and good governance.
This Generalised Scheme of Preference Plus (GSP+) has had some real benefits, both economically and ...
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Already a member? Login hereCiaran O’Reilly is GSP+ Global programme manager at Democracy Reporting International (DRI) in Berlin.
DRI has been supporting and empowering civil society in GSP+ countries to monitor rights and support reforms that are needed for beneficiary countries to meet their commitment under the scheme. These efforts have been funded by the European Union since 2017.
Ciaran O’Reilly is GSP+ Global programme manager at Democracy Reporting International (DRI) in Berlin.
DRI has been supporting and empowering civil society in GSP+ countries to monitor rights and support reforms that are needed for beneficiary countries to meet their commitment under the scheme. These efforts have been funded by the European Union since 2017.