The First Ten Years of the WTO 1995}}}2005 [Hardcover]

A useful 2005 reference guide for policy makers and all requiring a detailed understanding of the WTO.This 2005 book provides a factual account of the first decade of the World Trade Organization. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Covers the WTO's main achievements and controversies that have arisen.This 2005 book provides a factual account of the first decade of the World Trade Organization. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Covers the WTO's main achievements and controversies that have arisen.This 2005 book was commissioned by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a factual account of the first decade of its existence. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Peter Gallagher, the author, is an independent trade analyst and consultant, who records what might be regarded as the WTO's main achievements as well as describing the controversies that have arisen in its first ten years. A useful reference book for policy makers, journalists, members of trade delegations and for everyone who requires a detailed understanding of the workings of the WTO.Preface; 1. Can it be true?; 2. The GATT becomes the WTO, 1995; 3. The first years: from Marrakesh to Singapore, 1995-1996; 4. The road to Singapore, 19956; 5. Singapore to Geneva, 19968; 6. The 50th anniversary of the Multilateral Trading System (GATT-WTO), 1998; 7. Geneva Ministerial Conference, 1998; 8. Geneva to Seattle, 19989; 9. The Seattle Ministerial Conference, 1999; 10. The Road to Doha, 19992001; 11. The Doha Ministerial Conference, 2001; 12. Pursuing the Doha Mandate, 20013; 13. The aftermath of Canc?n, 20035; 14. Looking back, looking forward; Annexes: A1. List of WTO Members and Observers (1 June 2005); A2. Aló!