Some Reflections on the Prospects for the Harmonization of International Business Laws in Africa: OHADA and Beyond

作者: Charles Manga Fombad

DOI: 10.1353/AT.2013.0008

关键词: International lawMain contentionLawCommercial lawLaggingValue (ethics)HarmonizationPolitical scienceAcronymInternational business

摘要: The evidence of developments in the harmonization international business laws shows that Africa is lagging seriously behind. There are still some skeptical voices about need for and value laws, but such now a minority. aim this paper to assess prospects harmonizing Africa. main contention debate today not whether or there should be how done. reviews imperatives options exist then focuses on present approach under auspices Organization Harmonization Business Laws Africa, better known its French acronym, OHADA. Based critical review weakesses strengths OHADA regulatory framework, suggests ways which agenda develop harmonized modern set can achieved.

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