The Economic Provisions of Rambouillet

A good bit of attention has been focused on the portions of Rambouillet which would have granted NATO colonial powers over all of Yugoslavia (not just Kosovo). However, the economic provisions tend to get short shrift, though I feel that they're possibly even more important in understanding just how little the Rambouillet proposal had to do with establishing peace.

Here are some relevant quotes from the document:


Chapter 4 Economic Issues

Article I

  1. The economy of Kosovo shall function in accordance with free market principles.
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6) Federal and other authorities shall within their respective powers and responsibilities ensure the free movement of persons, goods, services, and capital to Kosovo, including from international sources. They shall in particular allow access to Kosovo without discrimination for persons delivering such goods and services.
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Article II

  1. The Parties agree to reallocate ownership and resources in accordance insofar as possible with the distribution of powers and responsibilities set forth in this Agreement, in the following areas:
    1. government-owned assets (including educational institutions, hospitals, natural resources, and production facilities);
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http://www.state.gov/www/regions/eur/ksvo_rambouillet_text.html