Eldis Reporter, 19 February 2007.

In a review produced by the International Gender and Trade Network (IGTN), author Pheko L.L, considers that implication of the Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) in relation to gender. Pheko argues that gender impacts of liberation of EPAs are seldom considered. In this regard, this review examines the cost of liberalisation on women in terms of physical resources, human resources, social capital and skills. It outlines several aspects of EPAs that advance the marginalisation of women.

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