This publication explores cross-cutting issues applicable to all RTAs as well as the experiences specific of developing countries. The main issues addressed in this publication include:

• Proliferation of bilateral and regional trade agreements containing provisions on Competition Law and Policies. Lessons for negotiation and enforcement;
  
  
• Operationalising special and differential treatment in cooperation agreements on competition law and policy;
  
  
• Implementation costs and burden of international competition law and policy agreements;
  
  
• Consumer protection, competition and RTAs: some lessons for developing countries; and
  
  
• Establishing competition enforcement networks at regional level (e.g. The European Competition Network - ECN: a model for developing countries?).

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