Author	United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Title	Quantifying the Benefits Obtained by Developing Countries from the Generalized System of Preferences
Imprint	Geneva, United Nations. 1999
Connect to	http://161.200.145.45/docs/en/poitcdtsbm52.en.pdf
Descript	23 p. : graphs, tables

Abstract: The paper shows that the distribution of the benefits from the GSP is greatly concentrated, and the share of LDC beneficiaries in total imports receiving preferences remains low. GSP preferences on agricultural products should be preserved and enhanced. As regards industrial goods, in addition to expanding product coverage and increasing the depth of tariff cuts, one concrete way to increase the real benefits obtained by beneficiaries would be to simplify and harmonize the rules of origin. Finally, it is important to continue and to strengthen activities of technical cooperation to increase awareness and understanding of the operation of the various GSP schemes. [English only]