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WTO Reform

Author : Teddy Soobramanien,Brendan Vickers,Hilary Enos-Edu
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291866

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WTO Reform by Teddy Soobramanien,Brendan Vickers,Hilary Enos-Edu Pdf

The publication provides historical and up-to-date insights into how reform can be transformational and progressive in nature and broadens the debate by focusing not only on new pathways for decision-making but also on important issues such as the environment and the SDGs. Finally, it highlights the importance of keeping the multilateral trading system alive for the benefit of all states, particularly for small states, Least Developed Countries and sub-Saharan African countries. WTO Reform: Reshaping Global Trade Governance for 21st Century Challenges, is designed to serve as a valuable resource for government officials, trade negotiators, journalists, academics and researchers who are attempting to sort through the complexities of the organisation and the role they can play in supporting a fairer, more inclusive WTO and multilateral trading system.

Reform and Development of the WTO Dispute Settlement System

Author : Dencho Georgiev,Kim van der Borght
Publisher : Cameron May
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Arbitration and award, International
ISBN : 9781905017249

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Reform and Development of the WTO Dispute Settlement System by Dencho Georgiev,Kim van der Borght Pdf

The review of the dispute settlement system of the WTO was written into the results of the Uruguay Round establishing the organization. The planned review after four years failed to reach a conclusion and the review process was extended several times, to be finally taken up as a separate part of the Doha Round.

The World Trade Organization

Author : E. Bohne
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230277380

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The World Trade Organization by E. Bohne Pdf

This book is about how the WTO functions as a public organization. It analyzes and evaluates the WTO from a public administration perspective which is absent from the current debate on WTO reforms dominated by the traditional view that only nation states matter, not international organizations.

The Appellate Body of the WTO and Its Reform

Author : Chang-fa Lo,Junji Nakagawa,Tsai-fang Chen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811502552

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The Appellate Body of the WTO and Its Reform by Chang-fa Lo,Junji Nakagawa,Tsai-fang Chen Pdf

This is the first book that critically examines the reform of the Appellate Body (AB) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in light of the current crisis resulting from the U.S. blocking of the appointment of its members. The reform of the AB is critical, as the appointment crisis could lead to the demise of “the jewel in the crown,” which may even cause the dismantling of the WTO as a whole. This book covers various aspects of the crisis and its reform. Specifically, as the crisis cannot be fully understood without reviewing the role of the AB from the broader perspectives of the other functions of the WTO, the book examines the reform of the AB from the broader perspectives of the WTO governance. Additional focus is on the reform of the AB in relation to its specific functions. Available options are provided to address the AB crisis, as well as discussion of wider implications beyond the WTO. Contributed by world-renowned academics, experts, and practitioners in the field of international economic law, this volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the AB crisis and its solutions.

The WTO and Economic Development

Author : Ben Zissimos
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780262552103

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The WTO and Economic Development by Ben Zissimos Pdf

Economists offer rigorous quantitative analyses of how the institutional design and purpose of the WTO (and its progenitor, the GATT) affect economic development. The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established partly to support economic development in developing countries through international trade. This goal has been elusive, with some questioning the WTO's ability to achieve such a goal. In this volume, leading scholars in the economics of international trade offer rigorous quantitative analyses of how the institutional design and purpose of the WTO (and its progenitor, the GATT) affect economic development. The volume begins with analyses of market access concessions that have been or could be exchanged between developing and developed countries, from a formal framework for incorporating non-tariff measures into a model for analyzing a multilateral trade agreement to an examination of the MFN (most-favored nation) free rider problem. Contributors then develop new theoretical and econometric approaches for understanding key aspects of trade liberalization under the GATT/WTO that are of particular relevance to economic development, considering such topics as achieving cooperation in eliminating prohibitive trade barriers and the effect of China's export subsidies on its dramatic growth in exports. Finally, the book considers two significant new issues that arose from the Uruguay round, from which the WTO was formed: the TRIPS agreement, regulating intellectual property; and the resolution of trade disputes with and without litigation. Taken together, these analyses shed new light on the relationship between trade liberalization and economic development as well as the WTO's effectiveness.

A Chinese Perspective on WTO Reform

Author : Lei Zhang,Xiaowen Tan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811982309

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A Chinese Perspective on WTO Reform by Lei Zhang,Xiaowen Tan Pdf

This book discusses the most recent developments in the WTO regime. Issues such as E-commerce, security exception clause, China's compliance with the WTO obligations, sustainability development, IP protection in FTZs, trade controls and etc., are at the forefront of WTO studies. These issues strongly influence people's understanding of the current role of WTO and provides possible way to revitalize the function of WTO. Meanwhile, as the world's second largest economy, the world's largest trading nation and the holder of the world's largest foreign exchange reserves, China is apparently a powerful figure in leading these issues. Therefore, this book explores extensively these issues from a Chinese perspective to see what China could do to reboost the world trade.

Reform of the International Institutions

Author : P. Coffey,Peter Coffey,Robert J. Riley
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781847202888

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Reform of the International Institutions by P. Coffey,Peter Coffey,Robert J. Riley Pdf

Peter Coffey and Robert J. Riley, in Reform of the International Institutions, offer positive proposals for change in the sweeping horizon of economic institutions including the WTO. Their book also includes documents that help with research on the topic. Richard Fulton, Choice At no period since the creation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and World Trade Organisation (WTO) has it been a more opportune time to examine the work, reform and future of the international monetary and trading systems. In this comprehensive examination, the authors provide original, independent assessments of these institutions from both an American and European perspective and offer proposals for reform and improvement. The seemingly endless problems encountered by the IMF, WTO and World Bank provide major reasons for seeking reform. However, an additional impetus is the changing balance of economic power in the world. The volume begins with an overview of the Bretton Woods and international trading systems. Following this are discrete, in-depth discussions of the three institutions from American and European points of view. The authors emphasise the need for making the IMF and World Bank more regional in structure and, like the European Bank, more frugal in the lifestyles of their officials. Similarly, they call for a narrower focus in the mission of the World Bank and the IMF. In the case of the WTO, they call for a democratic reform of the organisation comprising participation by experts and, above all, better representation and support for Third World countries. Scholars and students of political economy, as well as those interested in the history and reform of international institutions, will find this an enlightening and necessary addition to their library.

Russian Trade Policy Reform for WTO Accession

Author : Harry G. Broadman
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821344064

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Russian Trade Policy Reform for WTO Accession by Harry G. Broadman Pdf

Russia has manifested considerable interest in accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This volume contains four policy papers that focus on the most prominent topics during the ongoing WTO accession process: 1. the dispersion of Russia's tariff structure; 2. trade and investment in the service sectors; 3. the treatment of state trading enterprises; and 4. the policy regime governing foreign direct investment. Bringing the Russian Federation into the rules-based WTO system is an objective broadly shared by the world community. Accession to the WTO comes at a critical juncture for the Russian government to focus on many important policy issues to stimulate growth. As part of the process of making liberalization commitments, as required by the existing members of the WTO, accession provides an opportunity to lock in reforms.

Redesigning the World Trade Organization for the Twenty-first Century

Author : Debra P. Steger
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781554587957

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Redesigning the World Trade Organization for the Twenty-first Century by Debra P. Steger Pdf

Two high-level commissions—the Sutherland report in 2004, and the Warwick Commission report in 2007—addressed the future of the World Trade Organization and made proposals for incremental reform. This book goes further; it explains why institutional reform of the WTO is needed at this critical juncture in world history and provides innovative, practical proposals for modernizing the WTO to enable it to respond to the challenges of the twenty-first century. Contributors focus on five critical areas: transparency, decision- and rule-making procedures, internal management structures, participation by non-governmental organizations and civil society, and relationships with regional trade agreements. Co-published with the International Development Research Centre and the Centre for International Governance Innovation

The WTO Regime on Government Procurement

Author : Sue Arrowsmith,Robert D. Anderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 895 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781139501422

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The WTO Regime on Government Procurement by Sue Arrowsmith,Robert D. Anderson Pdf

Originally an important but relatively obscure plurilateral instrument, the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) is now becoming a pillar of the WTO system as a result of important developments since the Uruguay Round. This collection examines the issues and challenges that this raises for the GPA, as well as future prospects for addressing government procurement at a multilateral level. Coverage includes issues relating to pending accessions to the GPA, particularly those of developing countries with a large state sector such as China; the revised (provisionally agreed) GPA text of 2006, including provisions on electronic procurement and Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries; and procurement provisions in regional trade agreements and their significance for the multilateral system. Attention is also given to emerging issues, especially those concerning environmental, social and SME policy; competition law; and the implications of the recent economic crisis.

Coping with Trade Reforms

Author : S. Laird,S. Fernández de Córdoba,Santiago Fernández de Córdoba
Publisher : Springer
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230377806

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Coping with Trade Reforms by S. Laird,S. Fernández de Córdoba,Santiago Fernández de Córdoba Pdf

This book gauges possible development implications of current WTO trade negotiations by examining various proposals and assessing their likely economic impact. The experiences of a number of countries at different levels of development and across various regions are examined to ascertain the impact of their trade reforms.

Most-favoured-nation Treatment

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCBK:C107411463

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Most-favoured-nation Treatment by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Pdf

The publication contains an explanation of Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment and some of the key issues that arise in its negotiation, particularly the scope and application of MFN treatment to the liberalization and protection of foreign investors in recent treaty practice. The paper provides policy options as regards the traditional application of MFN treatment and identifies reactions by States to the unexpected broad use of MFN treatment, and provides several drafting options, such as specifying or narrowing down the scope of application of MFN treatment to certain types of activities, clarifying the nature of "treatment" under the IIA, clarifying the comparison that an arbitral tribunal needs to undertake as well as a qualification of the comparison "in like circumstances" or excluding its use in investor-State cases.

Agricultural Policy Reform and the WTO

Author : Giovanni Anania
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114189744

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Agricultural Policy Reform and the WTO by Giovanni Anania Pdf

Contiene: Preface Agricultural Policy Reform: Past Present and Future. - Part I: Agriculture and Agricultural Policy Changes Ten Years After the Uruguay Round. - Part II: The Three Pillars of the WTO Negotiations on Agriculture. - Part III: Agricultural Trade Relations, WTO Negotiations on Agriculture and the Developing World. - Part IV: The WTO and the Future of International Trade Relations.

China and the WTO

Author : Deepak Bhattasali,Shantong Li,William J. Martin
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2004-07-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821383711

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China and the WTO by Deepak Bhattasali,Shantong Li,William J. Martin Pdf

China's accession to the WTO requires a great many specific policy reforms. However, if the best results are to be obtained, it is important that these reforms be implemented as part of a consistent development program, rather than simply by treating them as a recipe. To do this, policy makers must understand the range and nature of the policy changes required by accession, their implications for the economy, and the availability and effects of supporting policies. 'China and the WTO' analyzes the nature of the reforms involved in China's accession to the WTO, assesses their implications for the world economy, and examines the implications for individual households, particularly the poor. Its key objective is to provide the information that will allow policy makers to implement WTO commitments and formulate supporting policies to contribute strongly to economic development and poverty reduction. Individual chapters by leading scholars analyze the nature of the reforms in key areas, such as agriculture, services, intellectual property and safeguards and anti-dumping. These chapters form the building blocks for later chapters which analyze the implications of reform for the economy. The book also includes a series of studies that assess the implications for households, taking into account the social safety net policies applying in China, and the impacts of complementary policies in areas such as labor market reform and investments in human capital. Of interest to policymakers, academe and students studying international trade issues and to practitioners in the area of trade and development, 'China and the WTO' is a valuable addition to the wealth of information provided by the World Bank Trade and Development Series.

Reforming WTO Rules on State-Owned Enterprises

Author : Yingying Wu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-28
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789811335617

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Reforming WTO Rules on State-Owned Enterprises by Yingying Wu Pdf

This book argues that the trade-distorting effects of advantages associated with SOEs are more severe from an economic perspective, and the behavior of SOEs after receiving advantages is of more concern, compared to private-owned enterprises (POEs). The premise is that the existence of SOEs per se is not the essential problem; rather, the underlying problems are (i) the disproportionate granting of advantages to SOEs (compared to POEs) and (ii) the behavior of SOEs once they receive advantages. The book offers a systematic analysis focusing on the various advantages granted to SOEs and their subsequent behavior. Its detailed analysis reveals the inadequacy of current WTO rules and is complemented by a number of concrete proposals.