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FTAA.sme/inf/119
October 27, 2003

Original: English
 

FTAA – CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON SMALLER ECONOMIES

BAHAMAS

PROJECT PROFILES RELATED TO STRENGTHENING AND MODERNIZATION OF OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL


1. PROJECT TITLE: The strengthening and modernization of Office of The Attorney General to conduct legal review and reform in response to the new environment of trade liberalization and hemispheric integration. 



2. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT:

(i) To build capacity, human, technical knowledge and technical capacity;
(ii) To review existing legislation in relation to complying with the proposed FTAA Agreement
(iii) To modernize and computerize the Office of the Attorney General.
 

3. COMPONENTS:

Specific Technical assistance including engaging the services of a legal expert;
Training courses, seminars and workshop on trade rules and compliance with the FTAA and CARNET ;
Financial resources


4. EXPECTED RESULTS:

(i) Upgrading and modernization of the Office of The Attorney General to effectively respond to the new trade liberalization environment;
(ii) Enhance understanding and compliance with FTAA rules and regulations.
(iii) Strengthening capacity to advise the Government of The Bahamas on the legal requirements to adjust to the new trade liberalized environment.

5. COMMENTS:

 
 
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