The Paradiplomacy in the Regional Integration Process: The Case of Mercosul
Journal Title: Conjuntura Austral: journal of the Global South - Year 2014, Vol 5, Issue 21
Abstract
The present paper aims to analyze and evaluate the role of subnational governments in Mercosur through paradiplomacy. Therefore, the study will be engaged on the action of subnational governments in the development of the regional integration process and a brief comparative study of the constitutional limitations of external participation of subnational units of each State Party to the block. Will be emphasized finally the experiences of integration and subnational analysis Constitutive Forum of Municipalities, Federate States, Provinces and Departments of the Southern Common Market (FCCR).
Authors and Affiliations
Henrique Sartori de Almeida Prado
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