Everything You Always Wanted to Know about WTO Accession (But Were Afraid to Ask)
In this paper, the authors explore the complex, long, and unique process of accession to the World Trade Organization, with its intertwined economic, legal, and political dimensions. Referring to country case studies and sector-specific issues, the...
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| Language: | English |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/main?menuPK=64187510&pagePK=64193027&piPK=64187937&theSitePK=523679&menuPK=64187510&searchMenuPK=64187283&siteName=WDS&entityID=000158349_20091105161912 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/4306 |
| Summary: | In this paper, the authors explore the
complex, long, and unique process of accession to the World
Trade Organization, with its intertwined economic, legal,
and political dimensions. Referring to country case studies
and sector-specific issues, the paper organizes some of the
current reflections on the topic around three main themes.
First, it explores the rationale of accession to the World
Trade Organization: Why would new members join the WTO? And
why would incumbent members let new members in? Second, it
analyzes the World Trade Organization accession process in
detail: What are the main characteristics and challenges of
the accession process? Has it evolved over time, and how?
Third, the paper looks at the implementation of World Trade
Organization accession deals: Is accession the end or the
beginning of the story? What are the implications for the
participating countries and the multilateral trading system? |
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