Freitag, 29. Januar 2010

Doha Annotated Bibliography

1. Article on suspension of Doha Round


  • Article talks about the WTO's perspectives on the suspension of the Doha round
  • Disappointment, regret, frustration
  • Disagreement between big nations at the expense of developing countries
  • There are only losers, no winners
  • Progress has to come from WTO members

  • WTO is delighted that negotiations have been resumed
  • Political conditions are more favorable
  • Believes in successful conclusion of Doha due to increasing commitment of WTO members
  • The task is urgent

  • Declaration released prior to the start of the Doha round
  • WTO believes trade is good, encourages economic development and helps to alleviate poverty
  • Trade has to be liberalized, less protectionism
  • Equality in trade system
  • Developing countries should get involved to enjoy benefits of trade
  • Not only trade but the entire, global economy
  • Everyone has to take responsibility
  • Accessions of new partner countries improves trade
  • WTO wants to become more transparent and communicate the benefits of a liberal, rules based multilateral trading system

  • List of all the Doha meeting from 2001 to 2007
  • List of main points of discussion (industrial market access, agricultural market access, services)
  • Brief presentation of WTO Director General Pascal Lamy