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TWN Info Service on WTO Issues (2021)
- North-South divide on WTO reforms - South faces "Herculean" task
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Dec 21)
- India's measures concerning sugar & sugarcane held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (16 Dec 21)
- US, EU, India, South Africa hold talks on TRIPS waiver compromise
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Dec 21)
- UN LDC5: Draft outcome document undermines minimum rights and demands of LDCs
by Prerna Bomzan (13 Dec 21)
- WTO: GC chair, DG call for pandemic response, fisheries deal by end-February
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Dec 21)
- Attempts to transform WTO into a "plurilateral" trade organization
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Dec 21)
- South countries demand robust S&DT in draft fisheries subsidies deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Dec 21)
- Developing countries call for concluding work on TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Dec 21)
- WTO: DG undermining multilateral framework in embracing JSI DR outcome?
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Dec 21)
- Pressure mounts on WTO to show its "human face" on TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Dec 21)
- Attempts to hold MC12 in early March despite worsening pandemic
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Dec 21)
- Russia blocks EU panel request over import substitution program
by Kanaga Raja (02 Dec 21)
- WTO reform negotiations at impasse due to controversial EU proposals
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 21)
- WTO's MC12 postponed due to Omicron variant of Covid-19
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 21)
- WHO: WHASS negotiations stuck on nature of new instrument on pandemics
by Nithin Ramakrishnan & K M Gopakumar (29 Nov 21)
- Joint-statement initiative on IF
(26 Nov 21)
- Briefings on services and S&DT
(26 Nov 21)
- Draft Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies undermines UN SDG 14.6
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 21)
- Doha agriculture chair exposes her "biases" against developing countries
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 21)
- Attempts at "naming & shaming" begin at WTO prior to MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Nov 21)
- CSOs sharply criticize Walker process on WTO's response to pandemic
by Kanaga Raja (26 Nov 21)
- Battle-lines drawn on moratorium on e-commerce duties at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Nov 21)
- Differences persist at WTO on "deliverables" for MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Nov 21)
- Emergence of "vaccine apartheid" at WTO's upcoming MC12?
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Nov 21)
- Briefing on WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations
by Ranja Sengupta (22 Nov 21)
- UN: Maritime trade falls in 2020, but fares better than initially feared
by Kanaga Raja (22 Nov 21)
- New round of talks stoked by US, EU to transform WTO against South
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Nov 21)
- EU to push its trade-related environmental measures into WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Nov 21)
- China & Russia reject inclusion of forced labour in fisheries disciplines
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Nov 21)
- WTO reform & WTO pandemic response
(17 Nov 21)
- EU & Brazil proposal on WTO reforms - a "monster" in the making
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Nov 21)
- Agricultural negotiations factsheet for MC12
by Ranja Sengupta (16 Nov 21)
- Doha agriculture chair's textual suggestions inimical to South's interests
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Nov 21)
- EU & allies adopt "diversionary" tactics on TRIPS waiver at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Nov 21)
- Discussions on fundamental WTO reforms fail to garner consensus
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Nov 21)
- Asymmetries aplenty in revised draft fisheries text for MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Nov 21)
- Inviting applications for online course on "Access to Covid-19 Medical Products”
(10 Nov 21)
- Global jurists call for waiver of global intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics
(09 Nov 21)
- US stymies LDCs' proposed best endeavour interim decision at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Nov 21)
- "Rigged" consultations process for agriculture "deliverables" at MC12?
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Nov 21)
- G90 to fight on for improvements in S&DT at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Nov 21)
- US & EU could bring carbon tariffs to WTO to address climate change
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Nov 21)
- Prospects for a new "stealth" round of trade talks growing at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Nov 21)
- Negotiating a business and human rights treaty: Important steps forward yet a long way still to go
by Kinda Mohamadieh (02 Nov 21)
- WTO: Walker process on response to pandemic raises questions of credibility
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Nov 21)
- UNCTAD calls for transformative green development policies at Glasgow
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Oct 21)
- Why Is There a Need to Delink International Trading Rules From Climate Goals?
(29 Oct 21)
- Is WTO's MC12 paving the way for new trade negotiations?
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Oct 21)
- WTO: Four South countries propose bold approach on response to pandemic
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Oct 21)
- Developing countries to lose from digital services tax of OECD
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Oct 21)
- Danger of WTO's Doha MC4 in 2001 repeating itself at MC12 in 2021
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Oct 21)
- China urges WTO members to oppose "unilateralism & protectionism"
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Oct 21)
- COVID-19: UN experts call for urgent action on universal access to vaccines
by Kanaga Raja (21 Oct 21)
- US proposes "peace clause" for disputes concerning IPRs at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Oct 21)
- WTO DG pushes for controversial carbon pricing
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Oct 21)
- Need to de-link TRIPS waiver from other MC12 issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Oct 21)
- Video: COVID 19 - Europe's Broken Promises on Equitable Access
(19 Oct 21)
- Fears of "take-it-or-leave-it" deal on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC12 / US TRIPS Waiver position
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Oct 21)
- UN: UNCTAD-15 lays out roadmap for a more resilient & inclusive world
by Kanaga Raja (18 Oct 21)
- Battle shifts to WTO on "take-it-or-leave-it" agreements at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Oct 21)
- UN: UNCTAD-15 closes after adopting a covenant & political declaration
by Kanaga Raja (13 Oct 21)
- South unlikely to secure credible outcomes on agriculture at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Oct 21)
- G20 officials bicker over industrial subsidies, data flows & WTO reforms
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Oct 21)
- WTO General Council meeting exposes fissures ahead of MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Oct 21)
- Ministers deliver divergent messages on WTO "deliverables" for MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Oct 21)
- UN: G77 reaffirms UNCTAD's role as focal point for trade & development
by Kanaga Raja (07 Oct 21)
- WTO DG delivers mixed signals for MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Oct 21)
- United Nations: UNCTAD-15 conference gets underway in Barbados
by Kanaga Raja (06 Oct 21)
- South Africa's President calls for delivering on TRIPS waiver at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Oct 21)
- Webinar: Access Barriers to Covid-19 Therapeutics & Diagnostics: A Case for TRIPS Waiver
(04 Oct 21)
- A Pandemic Treaty - In Whose Interest? (EC envisages a framework convention with binding and non-binding provisions)
(03 Oct 21)
- UNCTAD calls for taking "data flows" out of trade negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Oct 21)
- New briefing paper on "Investment Facilitation Joint Statement Initiative: No home in the WTO”
by Prof. Jane Kelsey (01 Oct 21)
- WTO: FAO highlights importance of permanent solution for public stockholding
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Sept 21)
- Building Back Better with E-Commerce: A Feminist Roadmap
by Anita Gurumurthy & Nandini Chami (28 Sept 21)
- WTO: ACP, African Group, India draw markers for balanced fisheries deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Sept 21)
- US calls for post-MC12 action plan while Doha issues are marginalized
by TWN (27 Sept 21)
- Trends and strategies in the use of competition law to promote innovation of and affordable access to health technologies
(26 Sept 21)
- World Bank Riddled with Major Flaws: Doing Business Report is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
(24 Sept 21)
- New publication: Pharmaceutical patents, the LDC exemption and Bangladesh
(20 Sept 21)
- India presses for outcome on public stockholding at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Sept 21)
- WTO DG says failure at MC12 not an option, urges a "Plan B"
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Sept 21)
- New ISDS reform report - UNCITRAL Fiddles While Countries Burn
(17 Sept 21)
- United Nations: Global growth to hit 5.3% in 2021, but uncertainty remains
by Kanaga Raja (16 Sept 21)
- UNCTAD: New S-G calls for global compact to address concerns of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Sept 21)
- Sign on Letter on Principles for Fair Channeling of SDRs
(16 Sept 21)
- EU, Switzerland, UK continue opposition, amid support for TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Sept 21)
- Revised JSI e-com text undermines policy space for South
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Sept 21)
- Candidates for German Chancellor called to waive IP rules for COVID vaccines
(15 Sept 21)
- Concerns voiced over possible "rigged" decisions at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Sept 21)
- Today High Level Dialogue -TRIPS Waiver
(13 Sept 21)
- South countries criticize draft agri-text for creating unlevel playing field
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Sept 21)
- VIRTUAL LAUNCH | SPOTLIGHT REPORT 2021: Demanding Justice Beyond Rhetoric
(09 Sept 21)
- WTO: Opposition to inclusion of export restrictions in Covid-19 response
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Sept 21)
- WTO panel rules in favour of US in Chinese solar cell dispute
by Kanaga Raja (06 Sept 21)
- Doha Agriculture chair says her draft text is not ideal solution
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 Sept 21)
- UNCTAD: India, Indonesia & Sri Lanka highlight their data protection policies
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Sept 21)
- South countries concerned over securing S&DT to their fisheries sector
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Sept 21)
- Strong parallel between US withdrawal from Afghanistan & Doha talks?
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Sept 21)
- UN Monitor #27: UN Convenes CSO Consultation for LDC5
by Global Policy Watch (25 Aug 21)
- WTO Green Box subsidies: Recent trends and lessons going forward
by Ranja Sengupta (25 Aug 21)
- UN: LAC economies need to boost their resilience amid commodity price hike
by Kanaga Raja (13 Aug 21)
- South faces moment of truth on development issues in run-up to MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Aug 21)
- TRIPS waiver proposal being undermined by EU at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Aug 21)
- UN:LDCs/G77 respond to developed countries' concerns on LDC5 zero draft
by Prerna Bomzan (09 Aug 21)
- New TWN briefing paper: South’s concerns over ISDS reform process need to be addressed
by Kanaga Raja (06 Aug 21)
- Chair of fisheries subsidies talks issues a "course correction" at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Aug 21)
- TPRB report counters "gloomy" narrative on Covid-related measures
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Aug 21)
- Agriculture: Chair's draft ministerial decisions could harm interests of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Aug 21)
- Alarm over inclusion of market access approaches to tackle Covid-19
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jul 21)
- G90 calls for outcome on S&DT at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jul 21)
- Indonesia calls for outcome on permanent solution on PSH at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jul 21)
- Members remain divided on MC12 issues at WTO General Council meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jul 21)
- EU initiates dispute over Russia's import substitution programme
by Kanaga Raja (28 Jul 21)
- US blocks compliance panel over Chinese TRQs on agri-products
by Kanaga Raja (28 Jul 21)
- South countries warn credibility of WTO hangs in balance at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Jul 21)
- WTO DG's funding mechanism on fisheries fails to address core issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jul 21)
- WTO-WHO Dialogue hears call to treat "patents & profits" as second priority due to COVID-19
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Jul 21)
- JSI on services domestic regulation leads to plurilateralization at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Jul 21)
- Ministers declare fisheries text as imbalanced & preserves the status-quo
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Jul 21)
- Co-sponsors remain upbeat on progressing on TRIPS waiver at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Jul 21)
- Heard during UN LDC5 preparations
by Alexa Sabatini (17 Jul 21)
- US co-sponsors India's proposal on managing WTO trust funds
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jul 21)
- WTO DG makes "outlandish" remarks on S&DT at US think-tank
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Jul 21)
- Attempts to deny S&DT to South in fisheries subsidies disciplines
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jul 21)
- African Group exposes damage caused by trade-distorting farm subsidies
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jul 21)
- CSOs urge ministers to safeguard interests of small-scale fishers
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jul 21)
- African Group calls for robust deal on public stockholding at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Jul 21)
- Growing "lawlessness" at WTO ahead of MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Jul 21)
- UN Monitor #25: LDCs present national reports at the HLPF (13–15 July 2021)
by Barbara Adams & Tejaswini Vavilala (09 Jul 21)
- Progress in TRIPS waiver talks despite new hurdles created by EU
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Jul 21)
- UN Monitor #24: CSO Perspectives on the LDC5 Programme of Action
by Elena Marmo & Alexa Sabatini (07 Jul 21)
- Questions posed to ministers on fisheries tilted against interests of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Jul 21)
- Singapore & Jamaica hold meet to promote DG's "third way" approach
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 Jul 21)
- WTO DG tasks DDGs to deliver on controversial, non-mandated issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Jul 21)
- New draft fisheries text remains inimical to interests of Global South
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Jul 21)
- China initiates dispute over Australian duties on Chinese products
by Kanaga Raja (02 Jul 21)
- UN: COVID-19 impact on tourism could cost over $4 trillion, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (02 Jul 21)
- LDCs obtain 13 year TRIPS transition period, but nothing on post-graduation
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Jun 21)
- WTO DG expects ministers to act as "good cop, bad cop" in fishery talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jun 21)
- Developed countries unlikely to deliver on mandated issues at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jun 21)
- New TWN Briefing paper: Trade secrets protection and vaccines: The role of medicine regulatory agencies
by K M Gopakumar, Chetali Rao & Sangeeta Shashikant (25 Jun 21)
- Cautious welcome for Walker as facilitator on WTO Covid-19 response
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Jun 21)
- UN: Vaccines against COVID-19 must be considered a global public good
by Kanaga Raja (23 Jun 21)
- United Nations: Global FDI to recover some lost ground in 2021, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (22 Jun 21)
- Developing countries remain upbeat on TRIPS waiver negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Jun 21)
- New UNCTAD SG focuses on vaccination & policy space for South
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Jun 21)
- Developing countries seek parity in fisheries subsidies deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Jun 21)
- United Nations: Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica appointed as UNCTAD SG
by Kanaga Raja (15 Jun 21)
- G7 leaders advance trade policies based on "us and them" framework
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jun 21)
- United Nations: SIDS face great challenges in the wake of COVID-19
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 21)
- WTO Members agree to text-based negotiations on revised TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Jun 21)
- New US industrial policy bill risks creating uneven playing field
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Jun 21)
- Hypocritical positions, double-standards mark proposed WTO fisheries deal
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Jun 21)
- EU proposal seeks to derail TRIPS waiver discussions at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Jun 21)
- Developed countries support harmful fisheries subsidies at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Jun 21)
- Revised TRIPS waiver bolsters demand for text-based talks at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Jun 21)
- Dim prospects for outcome on farm subsidies at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 May 21)
- Caution needed on trade & environment agenda in UNCTAD
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 May 21)
- Developing countries express grave concern on latest fisheries text
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 May 21)
- LDCs urged to drop "post-graduation" element under TRIPS Art. 66.1.
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 May 21)
- United Nations: World trade rebounds in first quarter of 2021, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (20 May 21)
- Co-sponsors of TRIPS waiver proposal call for solidarity at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 May 21)
- Rules chair's latest fisheries text seen as "asymmetrical"
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 May 21)
- WTO: Will US & EU bully poorest nations on intellectual property amidst a global pandemic?
by Sangeeta Shashikant (12 May 21)
- Door opens for TRIPS waiver textual negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 May 21)
- Brazil: Court rules against patent extension provision
by Lean Ka-Min (11 May 21)
- WTO members welcome US decision on TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 May 21)
- JSIs lack legal status, fragments WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 May 21)
- In "monumental" decision, US expresses support for TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (07 May 21)
- UN: UNCTAD unveils portal on Covid-19's impact on trade & development
by Kanaga Raja (06 May 21)
- WTO DG selects four deputies, denying India a slot
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 May 21)
- WTO DG acknowledges her "mistake" on JSIs
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 May 21)
- Differences on deliverables for WTO's 12th ministerial conference
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 May 21)
- WTO DG indifferent to Doha TNC mandate?
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 May 21)
- CSOs call for transformation of WTO that "puts people first"
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 May 21)
- USTR plans to visit Geneva to discuss TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 May 21)
- High Level Dialogue TRIPS Waiver (4 May, 3.30pm CEST)
(01 May 21)
- North refuses to engage on S&DT provisions on TBT, customs valuation
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Apr 21)
- UNCTAD calls for new development pathways in reform of WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Apr 21)
- UNCTAD Paper: Reforming international trading system for recovery, resilience & inclusive development
(30 Apr 21)
- LLDCs face pronounced challenges in the wake of COVID-19
by Kanaga Raja (28 Apr 21)
- Academics letter to USTR and EU Trade Commissioner on LDC Transition Period
(27 Apr 21)
- Big Pharma to block TRIPS waiver at WTO, citing China & Russia
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Apr 21)
- TRIPS waiver proposal being held hostage on "ideological" grounds
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Apr 21)
- WTO DG to convene virtual ministerial on fisheries end-July
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Apr 21)
- United Nations: Container freight rates at historical highs, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (22 Apr 21)
- WTO DG to commission external review of Secretariat's performance
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Apr 21)
- Vaccine equity event enabled "frank" discussions, claims WTO DG
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Apr 21)
- WTO DG set to announce appointment of four new DDGs
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Apr 21)
- United Nations: COVID-19 has significant impact on Palestinian economy
by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 21)
- WTO DG's vaccine event marked by sharply differing perspectives
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Apr 21)
- CSOs challenge DG’s “third way”, as USTR discusses TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Apr 21)
- WTO-TRIPS waiver: "Third Way" Set to Reinforce Status Quo?
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Apr 21)
- UPDATED: Attempts to slow down discussions on TRIPS waiver at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Apr 21)
- Agreement on fisheries subsidies trumps TRIPS waiver & AB impasse
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Apr 21)
- World trade to rise by 8.0% in 2021, but recovery is uneven, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (06 Apr 21)
- Several WTO members oppose hybrid negotiating sessions at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Apr 21)
- Leaders want to address future pandemics while ignoring COVID-19
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Mar 21)
- Developing countries must demand development deliverables at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Mar 21)
- Japan seeks tariff elimination on green goods, espouses carbon neutrality
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Mar 21)
- Over 250 CSOs & researchers join call in support of TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Mar 21)
- Updated TWN Briefing paper on International negotiations by virtual means in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic
(24 Mar 21)
- Fisheries talks deadlocked over specific carve-out to major subsidizers
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Mar 21)
- International Research Organizations Support WTO TRIPS Waiver for COVID-19
(22 Mar 21)
- UN: World economy to grow at 4.7% in 2021 after "annus horribilis" of 2020
by Kanaga Raja (19 Mar 21)
- Protecting the Problem - Fisheries subsidies negotiations and the World Trade Organization
by Adam Wolfenden & Ranja Sengupta (17 Mar 21)
- Reverse S&DT to major subsidizers in fisheries disciplines
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Mar 21)
- WHO DG criticizes countries "putting lives at risk" in Covid-19 fight
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Mar 21)
- WTO DG creates new unit to deliver results at MC12
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Mar 21)
- Strong support for TRIPS waiver amidst opposition by Big Pharma
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Mar 21)
- Seven countries urge WTO DG to hold direct talks with Big Pharma
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Mar 21)
- WTO DG's "third way" to fight COVID-19 a tough sell
by Biswajit Dhar & K M Gopakumar (10 Mar 21)
- WTO DG meets Big Pharma and opts for voluntary licenses
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Mar 21)
- WTO DG exhorts Secretariat staff to deliver results
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Mar 21)
- COVID-19: WHO DG calls for triggering of TRIPS waiver at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Mar 21)
- WTO: Growing support for 12-year transition period for graduating LDCs
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Mar 21)
- UN: Triennial review recommends LDC graduation without Covid impact data
by Prerna Bomzan (07 Mar 21)
- US warns over moves to discontinue moratorium on e-commerce duties
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Mar 21)
- Proponents fail to respond to challenge over legal status of JSIs
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Mar 21)
- Argentina and the IMF: Takes two to tango
by Alexander Kozul-Wright & Bhumika Muchhala (04 Mar 21)
- US to work with DG and like-minded members on WTO reform
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Mar 21)
- South countries demand text-based negotiations on TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Mar 21)
- New WTO DG delivers "divisive" trade agenda at GC meeting
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Mar 21)
- Members sharply divided on WTO reform, fisheries subsidies & JSIs
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Mar 21)
- "Tug of war" between major subsidizers on fisheries & non-polluters
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Feb 21)
- Two-thirds of WTO members issue call for a TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Feb 21)
- COVID-19: Addressing pandemic-induced global medical supply issues
by Lim Chee Han (25 Feb 21)
- Panels set in raw materials, origin marking requirements disputes
by Kanaga Raja (24 Feb 21)
- JSIs will erode WTO's multilateral rules-based architecture
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Feb 21)
- US lawmakers urge Biden to support TRIPS waiver proposal at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 Feb 21)
- UN: COVID-19 crisis exacerbating inequalities, undermining human rights
by Kanaga Raja (19 Feb 21)
- DG's call bolsters attempts to accelerate talks on environmental goods
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Feb 21)
- UNCTAD cautions against JSI e-commerce negotiations at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Feb 21)
- New WTO Director-General leans towards Northern trade agenda
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Feb 21)
- Rules chair admits to concerns on lack of work program on fisheries
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Feb 21)
- Work begins on G90 proposals on improvements in S&DT provisions
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Feb 21)
- United Nations: East Asian economies leading global trade recovery
by Kanaga Raja (11 Feb 21)
- Agriculture talks in disarray over assault on development, S&DT issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Feb 21)
- United Nations: UNCTAD launches its Productive Capacities Index
by Kanaga Raja (10 Feb 21)
- GC chair to finalize process on appointment of Okonjo-Iweala as DG
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Feb 21)
- Korea's Yoo withdraws from DG race, clearing way for Okonjo-Iweala
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Feb 21)
- Developing countries call for text-based negotiations on TRIPS waiver
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Feb 21)
- Okonjo-Iweala waiting with "strategic patience" to be next WTO DG
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 Feb 21)
- South faces serious economic implications from JSI digital trade rules
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Feb 21)
- Several Ministers bring TRIPS waiver to center stage at ministerial meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Feb 21)
- "Global approach" based on TRIPS waiver needed to combat Covid-19
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jan 21)
- COVID-19: Vaccines war underscores need for TRIPS waiver at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jan 21)
- Biden's industrialization plan could come into conflict with WTO rules
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Jan 21)
- US blocks (1) Hong Kong's panel request on origin marking requirements, (2) Appellate Body appointments
by Kanaga Raja (27 Jan 21)
- United Nations: Global FDI flows fall by 42% in 2020, says UNCTAD
by Kanaga Raja (26 Jan 21)
- South countries call for exception on artisanal fishing, oppose NVCs
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Jan 21)
- Proponents of TRIPS waiver call for text-based negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jan 21)
- COVID-19: Global "moral failure" in distribution of vaccines, says WHO DG
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Jan 21)
- Proponents of TRIPS waiver issue documents to facilitate discussions
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Jan 21)
- Labour: Homeworkers need better protection, says ILO
by Kanaga Raja (18 Jan 21)
- Opponents of TRIPS waiver asked to respond to questions by proponents
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Jan 21)
- Switzerland to host virtual ministerial meeting on 29 January
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jan 21)
- Strong support for India's "development-oriented" policy initiatives
(12 Jan 21)
- A Compilation of Selected Literature on the Impact of the UPOV Convention, Alternative sui generis PVP Laws and the Effect on Farmers’ Rights
(06 Jan 21)
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