Analysis Of Economic Partnership Agreements In France-Africa

Economic is undeniably the one of the most important component of national interest of a country. Basically in the aspect of economy, France-Africa cannot escaped the reality of the World System Theory which consisted of three level of states which are core states, semi peripheral nation and peripheral nation that explained much on the system of capitalist world economy, and obviously both of the two nations represented themselves as core nation and peripheral nation. However, in order to readjust to the need of the economic in the new millennium, France had altered the way of their relationship with Africa by the pursuit of practically over aesthetic qualities. Barrios add further insight about the new diplomatic relationship:
However, it now seeks instead of maintain its position as an important middle-size power through more hard-headed strategies. Presi-dent Sarkozy’s more pragmatic and
France favor’s concluding the EPA regional negotiation process, with scheduling and content which better suits African countries.
9. Committed to promoting the innovative use of financing sources, in order to meet the development needs on the African continent in the areas of health, education, agriculture, fisheries, food security, promotion of biodiversity and the fight against climate change. They committed to implementing the highest requirements of transparency as regards public opinion and aid effectiveness. In line with the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), France will publish the details of its development assistance.
10. Expressed their determination to promote vibrant and balanced trade between Africa and France by pursuing the goal of doubling the volume of mutual trade in five