Article 1 Tasks of the EPA Committee

The EPA Committee shall be responsible for the administration of all the areas covered by the Agreement and for the completion of all tasks referred to in the Agreement.

The EPA Committee shall in particular:

1. (1)

   In the area of trade:

   1. (a)

      monitor and ensure the implementation and appropriate application of the Agreement; to this end it shall examine and recommend the priority areas for cooperation;

   2. (b)

      assess the results achieved under the Agreement and make any necessary improvements to the Agreement;

   3. (c)

      carry out any measure aimed at avoiding disputes and/or resolving disputes resulting from an interpretation or application of the Agreement;

   4. (d)

      monitor the development of regional integration and economic and trade relations between the Parties;

   5. (e)

      monitor and assess the impact of the implementation of the Agreement on the sustainable development of the Parties;

   6. (f)

      discuss and undertake any measures which may promote trade, investment and business opportunities between the Parties;

   7. (g)

      discuss all subjects arising from the Agreement and any other subject likely to compromise the pursuit of its objectives.

2. (2)

   In the area of development cooperation:

   1. (a)

      ensure application of the development cooperation provisions falling within the scope of the Agreement;

   2. (b)

      monitor and coordinate with the other partners the implementation of the development cooperation provisions laid down in the Agreement;

   3. (c)

      keep under periodic review the development priorities set out in the Agreement and make recommendations on the inclusion of new priorities, as appropriate;

   4. (d)

      ensure implementation of the Joint Guidance Document annexed to the Agreement.