The Environmental Impact of GSP+ in Pakistan

Abstract

One of the three objectives of the European Union's Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) is to "promote sustainable development and good governance"� in beneficiary countries. The GSP+ status was given to Pakistan in 2014. The EU is currently reviewing the application of its GSP regulations. The evaluation of the economic, social, human rights and environmental impacts of the GSP+ entrusted to Development Solutions (DS) is aimed at "an in depth quantitative and qualitative assessment of the environmental impacts of GSP+ in Pakistan"�.