GSP PLATFORM

Hence, GSP aim to diversify the economy of developing countries by reducing import tariffs on many goods. Through tariff reductions the production of goods can become more competitive on the international market. This often also leads to an increase of Foreign Direct Investments in GSP beneficiary countries... The GSP Platform represents a group of human rights and development organizations, trade unions and other stakeholders seeking to advance human rights and labour rights; as well as promote civic space in the context of the trade preferences of the European Union. Civic space entails the freedom of expression, freedom to peaceful assembly and freedom of association.[1] The Statement sets out recommendations for the improvement of the European Union (EU) Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).