Information technology creates new alternatives for the State to accomplish its functions and perform its role more efficiently. The possibilities created by new technology permit new channels to provide services (without necessarily substituting the traditional ways), closer relationships among...

The institution of special trade relations, such as in preferential-trade areas (PTAs) requires some evidence of the origin of the products that may benefit from the concessions. These conditions constitute the so-called rules of origin. These rules are designed to preclude the exports from...