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The future of the WTO after the Nairobi Ministerial Conference
Die Zukunft der WTO nach der Ministerkonferenz in Nairobi
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Abstract The WTO's 10th ministerial conference took place shortly before Christmas 2015, the first to be held in Africa. Verdicts on its outcomes range from "the death of the Doha Round" to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo's praise for a "historic" package. A more measured assessment reveals a mixed pict... view more
The WTO's 10th ministerial conference took place shortly before Christmas 2015, the first to be held in Africa. Verdicts on its outcomes range from "the death of the Doha Round" to WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo's praise for a "historic" package. A more measured assessment reveals a mixed picture. While a number of important decisions were reached in Nairobi, most of the controversial questions were not even on the agenda. And it is less clear than ever where the talks should go from here. A consistent and ongoing shared interest in the global public good of a strong world trade system should persuade the member-states to find constructive new approaches. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
WTO; world trade; international agreement; free trade; agriculture; primary sector; trade policy; policy of granting subsidies; tariff policy; developing country
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Economic Policy
Free Keywords
Internationale Handelsordnung; less developed countries
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 12/2016
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications