The Role of the World Trade Organization in Global Governance

by Sampson, Gary P.

• ISBN13: 9789280810554
• ISBN10: 9280810553
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: United Nations Univ

Summary

Since its creation in January 1995, the World Trade Organization has expanded the reach of trade rules deep into the regulatory structure of almost 140 sovereign states. As a result, it has found itself at the centre of controversy in areas that are well outside the domain of traditional trade policy. Although there are demands for reform the architects of the WTO are proud of having created what they consider to be a major achievement in institutionalised global economic co-operation. The central question is how to respond to the pressures now falling on the WTO system while ensuring the preservation of a trading system that has led to unprecedented growth in the world economy. This question is addressed in this book. A number of prominent personalities representing a broad spectrum of interests in the field of international policy-making, and with a strong interest in a well-functioning trading system, offer their views on the role of the WTO in Global Governance.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
List of Abbreviations	p. ix
Overview	p. 1
Laying the Foundations of a Fair and Free World Trade System	p. 19
Balancing Competing Interests: the Future Role of the wto	p. 29
Rebuilding Confidence in the Multilateral Trading System: Closing the "Legitimacy Gap"	p. 37
Making the Development Round a Reality	p. 59
Challenges Facing the wto and Policies to Address Global Governance	p. 81
Public Participation in the World Trade Organization	p. 113
The Relationship Between Trade and Environment Regimes: what Needs to Change?	p. 137
Trade and Environment at the World Trade Organization: the Need for a Constructive Dialogue	p. 155
What the World Needs from the Multilateral Trading System	p. 183
Making the Global Economy work for Human Rights	p. 209
Health, Equity, and Trade: a Failure in Global Governance	p. 223
Building a wto that can Contribute Effectively to Economic and Social Development Worldwide	p. 243
Trade Rules After Seattle: a Business Perspective	p. 259
List of Contributors	p. 271
Index	p. 279
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