"The times they are a'changin'": some preliminary thoughts on developing countries, NGOs and the reform of the WTO
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The author outlines differences between developing countries and non-governmental organizations over development aims and priorities He argues that the prevailing view of NGOs, favoring bottom-up decision-making, should be adopted by the World Trade Organization.
Publication Name: The George Washington International Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-9977
Year: 2001
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A human rights critique of the WTO: some preliminary observations
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A 2000 United Nations report, accusing the World Trade Organization of engaging in globalization-from-above activity that has negatively affected human rights in developing nations, is discussed, along with the WTO's response to the views expressed in the report.
Publication Name: The George Washington International Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-9977
Year: 2001
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The WTO in transition of constituents, competence and coherence
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The author examines the constituencies served by the World Trade Organization. He examines the question of which issues properly lie within, and without, the international trade system during an era of political, institutional and jurisdictional transition.
Publication Name: The George Washington International Law Review
Subject: Law
ISSN: 1534-9977
Year: 2001
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