The EPA sets up an elaborate institutional machinery for implementation, monitoring and review. At the apex is a Joint Council with power to take legally binding decisions. The Joint Council is supported by a Trade and Development Committee, which has wide-ranging powers and functions. The Special Committe on Trade Facilitation and Customs Cooperation is also important. There are also a joint Parliamentary Committee and a Consultative Committee; these are mainly for dialogue and consultation. 

Click here for EPA Governance Diagram

Click here for EPA Governance Matrix showing functions, powers  and composition of the Committees (Excel file).

Click here for a discussion of the‘Parties‘ to the EPA.