The limited but important role of the WTO

Article Abstract:

The role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in forming international trade policy and fostering dispute resolution is presented. The author discusses the influence of nongovernmental organizations in shaping WTO policy in matters such as environment and labor regulations, which the author argues is outside the scope of the WTO, as it is not an organization designed to deal with social issues.

Non-governmental organizations, Nongovernmental organizations, Corporate social responsibility, Trade negotiations

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Building on the WTO's success

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the success of the World Trade Organization, which now represents 85% of the world's nations. A major reason for its success is given to be its resistance to pressures to expand its mission; however the organization is considered susceptible to these pressures to concern itself with issues such as the environment and labor, rather than concentrating solely on trade.

International agencies, International organizations

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Developing country trade policy reform and the WTO

Article Abstract:

This article evaluates three different approaches to trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization's summit meetings, which are unilateral, multilateral and plurilateral methods. The influence of developing and transitional countries in negotiating for trade liberalization is also explicated.

Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Developing countries, International economic relations, Trade policy, Protectionism, Commercial policy, Free trade, Liberalism, Mercantilism

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