Commonwealth Trade: Prospects for Stronger Cooperation (en)

This study provides an overview of recent trends in export performances among the Commonwealth states with the view of identifying opportunities for closer economic cooperation. It analyses the export performance of the Commonwealth member states, recognizing their differences in terms of levels of development in the context of the global financial crisis and during the subsequent recovery. It reviews trade agreements and market access conditions among the Commonwealth members. The study also seeks to identify opportunities to engage in closer intra-Commonwealth cooperation to enhance trade among members.