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Put Development In The 'Development Round' - Ministers Urged

28 February, 2005
WTO is highly criticized for its secrecy and behind the scenes manipulations. The so called Green Room process, where a small group of countries meet and crucial decisions are taken on behalf of the whole membership, is still prevailing.

Put development in the 'Development Round' - Ministers urged

28 February, 2005
The exclusive group of WTO members meeting this week in Mombasa, must put development at the forefront of their talks.

Annan Nominates WTO Chief To Head UNCTAD

28 February, 2005
'Dr. Supachai has done an outstanding job as Director-General of the World Trade Organization'- Annan

Electricity Laws May Break Trade Rules, Lawyer says NAFTA, WTO Policies and Treaties Involved; Queen's Park Official Rejects Arguments

28 February, 2005
Ontario's new electricity laws run afoul of international trade rules and could trigger challenges.

February 27th

NAMA's Two Tracks

26 February, 2005
Negotiators today start a week-long session on the Doha Development Agenda's nonagricultural market access and will address some 'straightforward' questions on 'two tracks' suggested by negotiation group Chairman Don Stephenson

February 26th

Services negotiations: the age of Crisis?

25 February, 2005
Developed countries pressure for revised offers and the establishment of benchmarks of in services negotiations

February 25th

Officials: WTO Negotiators Must Step Up Talks On Liberalizing Services

24 February, 2005
World Trade Organization members trying to finalize a sweeping accord to liberalize global commerce must step up talks on service industries, such as banking, telecommunications and transport, senior officials said Friday.

Barbados Among Countries Submitting Paper to WTO

24 February, 2005
Barbados with other countries submitted a joint paper to WTO with suggestions for the implementation of the special dispensation for small economies specified in Doha declaration.

Barbados Among Countries Submitting Paper to WTO

24 February, 2005
Barbados with other countries submitted a joint paper to WTO with suggestions for the implementation of the special dispensation for small economies specified in Doha declaration.

Officials: WTO Negotiators Must Step Up Talks on Liberalizing Services

24 February, 2005
World Trade Organization members trying to finalize a sweeping accord to liberalize global commerce must step up talks on service industries, such as banking, telecommunications and transport.