Culture in the CARIFORUM - European Union Economic Partnership Agreement: rebalancing trade flows between Europe and the Caribbean?

The study begins by outlining the EPA’s key provisions in the field of culture. It then examines the institutional landscape and focuses in particular on measures taken by EPA Parties to implement its culture-related provisions. The overall performance of the EPA so far is evaluated with data, practices and other pieces of anecdotal evidence that may reveal the extent to which the EPA has had an impact on cultural activities and actors. It also identifies gaps or missed opportunities that can be addressed in future implementation strategies. Policy recommendations conclude this study. This includes short- to long-term measures to support the implementation of the EPA in the future. They have been formulated to renew hope that trade commitments and cultural policies can be reconciled and can live up to the promises of the 2005 UNESCO Convention and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.