PART SIX OTHER TRADE RELATED ISSUES Article 23 TRADE IN SERVICES 1. Member States recognize the importance of trade in services for the development of the economies of SADC countries. 2. Member States shall adopt policies and implement measures in accordance with their obligations on terms of the WTO’s General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), with a view to liberalizing their services sector within the Community. Article 24 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Member States shall adopt policies and implement measures within the Community for the protection of Intellectual Property Rights, in accordance with the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of intellectual Property Rights. Article 25 COMPETITION POLICY Member States shall implement measures within the Community that prohibit unfair practices and promote competition.