Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Databank

Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) Databank

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This bibliography presents key resources on the impact of trade liberalisation policies on women, with special attention to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).

This bibliography presents key resources and case studies on the impact of trade liberalisation policies on women, with special attention to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). It includes general concepts, glossaries, theoretical works and declarations, as well as resources on the main trade agreements affecting the Americas. Aimed at parliamentarians, researchers and students, the document organises case studies by country and by theme including indigenous peoples, informal work, migration and civil society.

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