by Andrea | Jan 27, 2012 | Trade and Development, world financial crisis
The World Trade Organization (WTO) estimates that, as of January 15, 2012, it has been notified of the existence of approximately 511 Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs), 319 of which are in force. A number of these agreements have been formed among the developing and...
by Andrea | Dec 19, 2011 | small business financing, Trade and Development, world financial crisis
To no one’s surprise, the Ministerial Conference of WTO Ministers concluded on Saturday, December 17th without any breakthroughs on any of the contentious issues facing the organization (see Day One Highlight). Instead, the meeting concluded with a Chair’s Summary...
by Andrea | Dec 17, 2011 | small business financing, Trade and Development, world financial crisis
• Day Two of the Ministerial (December 16th, 2011) saw the continuation of plenary sessions during which other members made their own statements regarding the issues facing the WTO. • The plenary also approved accession of the Russian Federation to the WTO. The more...
by Andrea | Dec 16, 2011 | small business financing, Trade and Development
The Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is the organization’s highest decision-making body and convenes every two (2) years. An issue of key concern for this 8th Ministerial is the future of the Doha Development Round which is now openly...
by Andrea | Dec 28, 2009 | small business financing, Welcome
Beginning January 4, 2010, visit my blog every week for informative and solutions-oriented discourse about developments in trade issues that affect you: The Obama Administration trade agenda in 2010 and beyond The status quo of the WTO Doha Round of trade negotiations...