The biofuels landscape: is there a role for the WTO?

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The article discusses the multiple policy objectives that compel governments to promote biofuels and how World Trade Organization (WTO) rules apply to these fuels. It stresses the need for countries to lift restrictions on in the ongoing biofuel trdae Doha Round and to refrain from sheltering biofuels and their feedstock through existing flexibilities.

International politics, Business Associations, Trade Associations, International relations, Trade and professional associations, Biomass energy, Industry association information, Energy trading

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The role of chairman's statements in the WTO

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The importance of chairman's statements in the decision-making process of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is examined. A detailed scrutiny of the legal status of chairman's statements under the WTO rules of decision-making and treaty interpretation is provided.

International Affairs, Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Treaties & Intnl Law, Decision-making, Decision making, Management, Interpretation and construction, Officials and employees, Company business management, International law, Treaty-making power

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