26.1 Each Protocol Member State shall work towards the progressive harmonisation of policies on the services sector. This shall involve where advisable the adoption of a common policy towards development and regulation of the services sector.
26.2 The common policy towards development and regulation of the services sector shall have as its ultimate objective the creation of a facilitative environment for balanced growth and development of services in the Economic Union Area, as well as the establishment of appropriate regulatory frameworks to ensure optimal social outcomes in areas where monopolies or near-monopolies exist.