Archive

maio 29th, 2003

Restricted WTO Documents Outline Non-Transparent Cancun Preparatory Process

28 May, 2003
These two documents are important to understand the process leading to Cancun. The DG and Chairman's statements clearly indicate, as stated in Aileen Kwa's recent article 'Countdown to Cancun', that WTO is in the process of becoming 'Chair driven' rather than 'member driven.'

Restricted WTO Documents Outline Non-Transparent Cancun Preparatory Process

28 May, 2003
An extremely problematic feature of this process is that the Chair states,'Clearly, the informal HODs will need to be complemented by consultations by both of us in a variety of smaller configuration to address specific issues and problems.

maio 25th

Seminar On Investment Calls On Developing Countries Not To Be Coerced Into WTO Investment Negotiations

24 May, 2003
On 18-20 May, an international seminar was held in Delhi, India, to discuss trade, investment and development.

maio 20th

Coherence Between World Bank, IMF And WTO: A Flawed Agenda For Development

19 May, 2003
Last week's WTO General Council Meeting, May13, is seen as a 'historic' event by the Secretariat because for the first time, the heads of the World Bank (WB), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the WTO met with the entire membership of the WTO.

maio 16th

U.S. Wants 'High-Standards' Investment Pact At WTO, But Will Not Block Progress In Talks

15 May, 2003
'It's a fairly difficult process,' the official said. 'But we're hopeful.'

WTO Mini-Ministerial In Egypt June 21-22 To Focus On Market Access, Other Issues

15 May, 2003
Supporters of the 'mini-ministerial' process, including Zoellick and Lamy, have argued that it tends to keep top trade officials fully engaged in WTO issues and this year will help pave the way for a smooth ministerial meeting in Cancun.

abril 25th

Cancun Promises To Be Problematic If Decisions Left For Ministerial

28 April, 2009
There seems to be very little clarity on the part of the Secretariat and member states on the way forward regarding progress in these issues and in particular how these and other issues will play out in the 5th WTO Ministerial in Cancun.

abril 6th

On Eve of USDA Sacramento Biotech Ministerial, African Voices Counter Bush Claims About GMOs and African Hunger

5 April, 2003
African groups condemn Bush administration's WTO Challenge of European GMO policies, stating GMOs not answer to African hunger.

On Eve of USDA Sacramento Biotech Ministerial, African Voices Counter Bush Claims About GMOs and African Hunger

5 April, 2003
African groups condemn Bush administration's WTO Challenge of European GMO policies, stating GMOs not answer to African hunger.

fevereiro 7th

GM Labelling Regime Unhelpful In US Row

6 February, 2003
'With no proven risk to human health from GM products the USA argues that such labelling will be a disguised form of trade protection,' UK liberal Chris Davies said.