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TWN Info Service on WTO Issues (2017)
- Azevedo accountable to GC on Alibaba-WEF-DG e-com initiative
by Roberto Bissio (21 Dec 17)
- WTO teaming up with Alibaba, WEF to "enable" e-com may be illegal
by Robert Howse (18 Dec 17)
- North and its allies in South opt for plurilaterals on E-com and MSMEs
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Dec 17)
- CSOs disappointed over MC11 failure to deliver on PSH, development
by Kanaga Raja (15 Dec 17)
- US blocks outcomes, collapsing WTO ministerial conference like house of cards
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Dec 17)
- MC11 fails, and ends in disarray
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (15 Dec 17)
- 'Pink washing' WTO with draft women's declaration?
by Roberto Bissio (14 Dec 17)
- India+4 link moratoriums on e-commerce, TRIPS NV and CBD
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Dec 17)
- South insists post-MC11 work based on DDA, but facilitators omit DDA
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Dec 17)
- MC11 ending amidst endless frustration of large majority of South
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Dec 17)
- With US intransigent, MC11 may end with Chair statement
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Dec 17)
- CSOs deeply disappointed with MC11 draft agriculture text of 12 December
(14 Dec 17)
- WTO, from negotiating to 'litigation-centered' body, complains US
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Dec 17)
- US NO to improving PSH peace clause, MC11 inching to collapse
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Dec 17)
- CSOs highlight dangers of pursuing e-com agenda in trade talks
by Kanaga Raja (12 Dec 17)
- G33 call for strong outcome on PSH and SSM
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 17)
- South Africa for 'multilateralism with inclusive development'
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 17)
- India won't accept shifting priority from DDA to non-trade issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 17)
- India for strong outcome on permanent solution on PSH programs
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 17)
- DG promised open-ended meets, but 'Green Rooms' galore at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 Dec 17)
- Argentine ban, deport of NGOs continues to roil MC11
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (12 Dec 17)
- Argentine sleight of hand to advance North's agenda at MC11?
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (11 Dec 17)
- Is "gender" a Trojan horse to introduce new issues at WTO?
by Roberto Bissio (10 Dec 17)
- Draft decision on fisheries subsidies goes to MC11
by Kanaga Raja (08 Dec 17)
- MC11 chair appoints 'facilitators' without prior consensus of Members
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Dec 17)
- Africa faces litmus test at MC11 on development issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Dec 17)
- WTO and MC11 hosts trying to repeat Doha Ministerial history
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (07 Dec 17)
- Final General Council meet before MC11 takes up several issues
by Kanaga Raja (07 Dec 17)
- Contemplating the unthinkable, a WTO without the US
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (06 Dec 17)
- World food import bill set to rise this year, says FAO
by Kanaga Raja (05 Dec 17)
- Ever changing narrative in Argentina ban of NGOs for MC11
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (05 Dec 17)
- Don't hold MC11 in Argentina unless ban on NGOs is rescinded
by Kanaga Raja (04 Dec 17)
- DG proposes 'minister facilitators', chairs report on state of play
by Kanaga Raja (04 Dec 17)
- PR disaster for MC11, as host denies accreditation to many NGOs
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (04 Dec 17)
- No convergence on MC11 issues or outcome
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 17)
- MC11 e-com battlelines drawn across three camps
by Parminder Jeet Singh (30 Nov 17)
- DG denies any responsibility for system crisis at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Nov 17)
- US rejects proposal by 52 WTO members on AB selection
by Kanaga Raja (30 Nov 17)
- Isolated US tries to block MC11 Ministerial Declaration
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Nov 17)
- G90 setback as North nations refuse any outcome on S&DT
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Nov 17)
- Streamlined texts emerge on IUU fishing, overfished stocks
by Kanaga Raja (24 Nov 17)
- South nations throw down gauntlet on e-com at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Nov 17)
- E-Commerce at WTO ministerial - effort to hijack basic internet governance issues
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (22 Nov 17)
- US cherry-picking MC11 outcomes, holds Members hostage
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Nov 17)
- Agriculture: Talks in final stretch with limited time before MC11, says Chair
by Kanaga Raja (20 Nov 17)
- US doubts WTO's pre-eminence for multilateral trade liberalization
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Nov 17)
- US transparency proposal criticised at WTO Goods Council
by Kanaga Raja (17 Nov 17)
- South countries insist MC11 outcome must be finalised in Geneva
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Nov 17)
- IGE on FfD focuses on resource mobilisation
by Kanaga Raja (16 Nov 17)
- Appeal to sign petition against golf course project
(13 Nov 17)
- No consensus on proposed MC11 decision on pesticide residues
by Kanaga Raja (13 Nov 17)
- US addressing outcome on PSH at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Nov 17)
- Articles on the TPP and Malaysia
(10 Nov 17)
- No outcome likely at MC11 on domestic regulation in services
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Nov 17)
- Argentina's desperate effort to avert failure of MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Nov 17)
- Stiff opposition to proposed MC11 decision on regulatory transparency
by Kanaga Raja (07 Nov 17)
- US attempts to use wrecking ball against WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 Nov 17)
- Sharing national experiences in use of compulsory licenses
by Kanaga Raja (03 Nov 17)
- US 'dolphin-safe' tuna labelling regime held to be WTO-consistent
by Kanaga Raja (03 Nov 17)
- Panels rule in favour of US in "dolphin-safe" tuna labelling dispute
by Kanaga Raja (02 Nov 17)
- New South Centre Paper - The Commodity-Finance Nexus: Twin Boom and Double Whammy
by Yilmaz Akyüz (01 Nov 17)
- No convergence on PSH or domestic support reduction
by D. Ravi Kanth (01 Nov 17)
- A new vice-chair, consultations to intensify on organisation of MC11
by Kanaga Raja (31 Oct 17)
- Impasse over AB selection process lingers on, US again criticised
by Kanaga Raja (31 Oct 17)
- DG, Chairs of WTO Doha bodies on state of play ahead of MC11
by Kanaga Raja (30 Oct 17)
- MC11 becoming a North-South battle
by D. Ravi Kanth (30 Oct 17)
- Outcome unlikely on domestic regulation in services at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Oct 17)
- The African Group position on e-commerce talks at WTO
by Kanaga Raja (26 Oct 17)
- Moves for permanent solution for PSH for MC11 ministers
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Oct 17)
- AIDAN Press Statement - Access to health products is non-negotiable
(25 Oct 17)
- Indonesian measures on chicken from Brazil held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (23 Oct 17)
- Commodities: Diversifying exports, upgrading quality key to less volatility
by Kanaga Raja (23 Oct 17)
- US NO to Cotton-four, but China-India welcome proposal
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Oct 17)
- South countries shoot down proposals for e-commerce negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Oct 17)
- New 'vertical' text on fisheries, assessment by Rules Chair
by Kanaga Raja (19 Oct 17)
- No outcomes possible at MC11, unilateralist USA insists
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Oct 17)
- Consensus eludes trade ministers at Marrakesh
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Oct 17)
- US reiterates it will not engage in negotiations on trade remedies
by Kanaga Raja (16 Oct 17)
- 'Integrated text' now expected on fisheries subsidies
by Kanaga Raja (13 Oct 17)
- CSOs urge WTO Members to abandon expansionist agenda
by Kanaga Raja (11 Oct 17)
- MC11 will be scene for fierce US vs South battle
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Oct 17)
- Further efforts needed to curb illicit flows, Switzerland told
by Kanaga Raja (11 Oct 17)
- African Group will not negotiate e-commerce rules at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Oct 17)
- Opportunities, costs and risks in roll-out of digital economy
by Kanaga Raja (10 Oct 17)
- US assault on DSU and DG's 'deafening silence'
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Oct 17)
- India, Africa resist IC moves to finalize outcomes in GATS DR at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (09 Oct 17)
- US again blocks AB selection process from going forward
by Kanaga Raja (09 Oct 17)
- World trade now forecast to grow 3.6% this year, says WTO
by Kanaga Raja (02 Oct 17)
- ICs and allies in South push for new mandate on e-commerce
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Sept 17)
- No end in sight to 50 years of Israeli occupation of OPT
by Kanaga Raja (28 Sept 17)
- MC11 may become platform for future plurilateral talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (27 Sept 17)
- US told to de-link its AB concerns from selection process
by Kanaga Raja (25 Sept 17)
- "Will not pay for mandated permanent solution for PSH", insist G33
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Sept 17)
- United Nations: Need for a global new deal that is anti-austerity
by Kanaga Raja (21 Sept 17)
- North declares war on S&DT and improvements at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Sept 17)
- A global new deal needed to build more inclusive economies
by Kanaga Raja (20 Sept 17)
- Argentina's "authoritarian" MC11 agenda views rile South nations
by D. Ravi Kanth (19 Sept 17)
- UNCTAD SG stresses importance of multilateralism
by Kanaga Raja (15 Sept 17)
- South nations insist on reference to DWP in fisheries accord at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (15 Sept 17)
- DSB Chair convenes informal meeting to discuss AB impasse
by Kanaga Raja (14 Sept 17)
- Agriculture: No credible outcomes likely at MC11 on domestic support
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Sept 17)
- Food Security - PSH a priority, but several caveats need solutions
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Sept 17)
- WTO Appellate Body rejects EU case over tax incentives to Boeing
by Kanaga Raja (08 Sept 17)
- Brazil's measures on taxation and charges held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (08 Sept 17)
- Impasse deepens over AB selection process, US comes under criticism
by Kanaga Raja (06 Sept 17)
- Spotlight remains on trade issues
by Martin Khor (28 Aug 17)
- RCEP trade agreement and access to medicines
(04 Aug 17)
- India re-calibrates its TFS proposal
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Aug 17)
- WTO Rules Chair issues 'matrix' paper on fisheries subsidies
by Kanaga Raja (03 Aug 17)
- General Council elects Vice-Chairs for MC11, amends TPR mechanism
by Kanaga Raja (31 Jul 17)
- Developing nations and LDCs reject new E-com work programme
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Jul 17)
- South call for credible results, including on PSH & SSM at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Jul 17)
- Chairs of WTO Doha bodies report on key issues at TNC
by Kanaga Raja (28 Jul 17)
- DG pulled up for flouting mandates, WTO and Rules
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Jul 17)
- The Asian financial crisis - Lessons learned and unlearned
by Yilmaz Akyüz (27 Jul 17)
- DG Azevedo convenes informal TNC, after two years
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jul 17)
- Deadlock persists on selection process for new AB members
by Kanaga Raja (25 Jul 17)
- India optimistic over course-correction for Buenos Aires MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Jul 17)
- Doha Round "legacy issues" can't be ignored in favour of new issues
by Kanaga Raja (24 Jul 17)
- Brazil joins hands with EU, strikes death blow to G20
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Jul 17)
- US again refuses to engage on issue of trade remedies
by Kanaga Raja (21 Jul 17)
- EU, Indonesia table revised proposals on fisheries subsidies
by Kanaga Raja (17 Jul 17)
- South nations for ending AMS, cuts in "green box" in agriculture
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Jul 17)
- G20 - Building resilience amidst 'imbalances' and 'inequality'
by D. Ravi Kanth (17 Jul 17)
- Developing and LDCs to pay heavy price for Hamburg declaration
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Jul 17)
- EU's CV duties on PET from Pakistan held WTO-illegal
by Kanaga Raja (13 Jul 17)
- Reclaiming Policies for the Public
(12 Jul 17)
- Existential challenges to multilateralism dominate G20 summit meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Jul 17)
- G90 demand fruitful outcome on S&DT at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Jul 17)
- Goods Council debates national security exceptions to WTO rules
by Kanaga Raja (11 Jul 17)
- EU and Brazil oppose end to 'green box' cotton payments
by D. Ravi Kanth (11 Jul 17)
- China lowers MC11 ambition on AD-CVD, US still opposed
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Jul 17)
- Prospects for any Doha agri accords at MC11 bleak
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Jul 17)
- DG Azevedo needs to come clean on his meeting with USTR
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Jun 17)
- EGA participants call for stalled talks to resume again
by Kanaga Raja (29 Jun 17)
- Formulaic approach to MC11 outcomes to ensure comfort for US?
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Jun 17)
- WTO TRIPS Council debates IP and the public interest
by Kanaga Raja (28 Jun 17)
- World food import bill to rise by over 10% this year
by Kanaga Raja (19 Jun 17)
- North to try to bury DDA, push e-commerce & MSME talks at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Jun 17)
- Closing the gender gap could add $5.8 trillion to world economy
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jun 17)
- In "historic" move, India ratifies ILO Conventions on child labour
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jun 17)
- WTO rules US failed to fully comply in Boeing dispute
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jun 17)
- Delays in handling appeals will have implications for WTO
by Kanaga Raja (16 Jun 17)
- No consensus at OECD meet on trade, investment, climate change
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jun 17)
- South nations demand credible, concrete outcomes on Doha at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Jun 17)
- Modest recovery in FDI flows projected for this year
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 17)
- South stress food security and SSM outcomes at MC11
by Kanaga Raja (14 Jun 17)
- Trump Climate NO makes MC11 developmental outcomes unlikely
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 Jun 17)
- US rejects Chinese proposal on trade remedy measures
by Kanaga Raja (05 Jun 17)
- Permanent solution for PSH seems unlikely at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Jun 17)
- Dr Tedros of Ethiopia elected as new WHO DG
by Kanaga Raja (29 May 17)
- Mexico gets go-ahead to retaliate against US in tuna dispute
by Kanaga Raja (26 May 17)
- Investment facilitation cannot now be discussed formally at WTO
by Kanaga Raja (24 May 17)
- Investment Facilitation and links to China's OBOR
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (24 May 17)
- AB rejects most of China's claims in appeal in AD dispute
by Kanaga Raja (22 May 17)
- India and others ensure IF can't be discussed formally at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (22 May 17)
- Investment Facilitation proposals and India's objections
by Chakravarthi Raghavan (22 May 17)
- Positions unchanged on public stockholding, SSM, HOD told
by Kanaga Raja (16 May 17)
- Efforts to import parts of failed TiSA into services DR thwarted
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 May 17)
- Focus on public stockholding, SSM, S&D, not new issues, HOD told
by Kanaga Raja (12 May 17)
- India blocks GC over agenda item on Investment Facilitation
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 May 17)
- US, India-South Africa nix move for Investment Facilitation accord
by D. Ravi Kanth (12 May 17)
- India's TFS proposal gets little support
by D. Ravi Kanth (08 May 17)
- WTO Committee debates rise in AD actions, EU's AD Regulation
by Kanaga Raja (08 May 17)
- US hurls 'unparliamentary' language against India at WTO committee
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 May 17)
- New proposal on fisheries to undermine S&DT flexibilities
by D. Ravi Kanth (05 May 17)
- US, China argue over subsidy notifications, support measures
by Kanaga Raja (05 May 17)
- New efforts to bring long-buried MAI into WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 May 17)
- Mexico can retaliate to tune of $163 million in tuna dispute
by Kanaga Raja (04 May 17)
- Friends of E-Commerce lay out roadmap for MC11 and beyond
by Kanaga Raja (02 May 17)
- G33 insist on unambiguous outcomes at MC11 on food security
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Apr 17)
- China calls for "balanced" agreement in all Rules areas
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Apr 17)
- US steel order on national security, and China's queries on subsidies
by D. Ravi Kanth (28 Apr 17)
- Trump's first 100 days - a serious cause for concern
by IPS/Martin Khor (26 Apr 17)
- DSB adopts panel ruling in China-EU poultry meat dispute
by Kanaga Raja (25 Apr 17)
- US blocks Indian compliance panel request
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Apr 17)
- World trade to grow 2.4% in 2017, but uncertainties abound
by Kanaga Raja (19 Apr 17)
- US opposed to investment facilitation discussions at G20
by D. Ravi Kanth (18 Apr 17)
- General Council approves Chairs of WTO bodies for this year
by Kanaga Raja (17 Apr 17)
- Large majority of South nations opposed to 'investment facilitation'
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Apr 17)
- Resistance to accelerated talks on fisheries subsidies, e-commerce
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Apr 17)
- Kenya's Karau to chair agriculture negotiations
by D. Ravi Kanth (10 Apr 17)
- Mexico fared poorly over past 23 years under NAFTA, says study
by Kanaga Raja (04 Apr 17)
- MAI at WTO under new avatar of MIF?
by D. Ravi Kanth (04 Apr 17)
- Mixed ruling in China-EU dispute on TRQs for poultry meat
by Kanaga Raja (04 Apr 17)
- Prospects for credible outcomes at Buenos Aires bleak
by D. Ravi Kanth (31 Mar 17)
- EU, Canada campaign against Asian nominee for Chair of Agri talks
by D. Ravi Kanth (29 Mar 17)
- PSH must cover all DCs, not country-specific
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Mar 17)
- Indian TFS draft faces sharp questions, intense scrutiny
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Mar 17)
- GATS domestic regulations disciplines hinge on progress in agriculture
by D. Ravi Kanth (20 Mar 17)
- New GPW-Briefing #16 - Women rights without borders
by Barbara Adams & Karen Judd (17 Mar 17)
- Some reflections on ‘investment facilitation'
by Kanaga Raja (16 Mar 17)
- Ugly dance of global hegemon, source of concern and confusion
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Mar 17)
- ICs intensify efforts on e-commerce negotiations at MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (14 Mar 17)
- Reflections on the Discussion of Investment Facilitation
(13 Mar 17)
- Rules Chair to hold focused sessions on fisheries subsidies
by Kanaga Raja (08 Mar 17)
- Mitigating the Regulatory Constraints Imposed by IP Rules under FTAs
(06 Mar 17)
- Housing now valued as a financial commodity, charges UN expert
by Kanaga Raja (06 Mar 17)
- WTO Members voice their views on key issues for MC11
by Kanaga Raja (06 Mar 17)
- India's draft legal proposal for TFS
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 Mar 17) - WTO secretariat pushing e-commerce and investment for G20 meet
by D. Ravi Kanth (03 Mar 17)
- WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement enters into force
by Kanaga Raja (03 Mar 17)
- Azevedo gets second term, South Africa to chair General Council
by Kanaga Raja (02 Mar 17)
- Avoid patent clauses in trade treaties that can kill millions
by IPS/Martin Khor (02 Mar 17)
- South stress on public stockholding, SSM, S&D, development
by Kanaga Raja (02 Mar 17)
- WTO secretariat & DG reproached for vitiating negotiating climate
by D. Ravi Kanth (02 Mar 17)
- US blocks panel request by India over renewable energy
by Kanaga Raja (24 Feb 17)
- Compressed process to confirm second term for Azevedo
by D. Ravi Kanth (24 Feb 17)
- US protectionist border adjustment tax plan likely WTO-illegal
by Martin Khor (21 Feb 17)
- Austerity-related labour reforms harmful to working people
by Kanaga Raja (21 Feb 17)
- 14 developing countries meet DG, push e-commerce
by D. Ravi Kanth (21 Feb 17)
- Major ICs seek tightening IPR framework at WTO
by D. Ravi Kanth (16 Feb 17)
- CSOs urge WTO DG to advance development mandate, not 'new issues'
by Kanaga Raja (16 Feb 17)
- Azevedo pushing differentiation, negotiating North's agenda for MC11
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Feb 17)
- DG Azevedo rebuked by India over "value-loaded" statements
by D. Ravi Kanth (13 Feb 17)
- LDC graduation the 'first milestone', not the 'winning post'
(13 Feb 17)
- Global day of action against Roche's inhumanity
(07 Feb 17)
- United Nations: S-G calls for lifting of Trump's US travel ban
by Kanaga Raja (07 Feb 17)
- US travel ban breaches Rights obligations, say UN experts
by Kanaga Raja (07 Feb 17)
- Global FDI flows fell 13% last year, bumpy recovery ahead
by Kanaga Raja (06 Feb 17)
- Green room process on services domestic regulation
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 Feb 17)
- WTO DG silence on Trump assault on MTS causing concern
by D. Ravi Kanth (06 Feb 17)
- Shocks for Developing Countries from President Trump’s First Days
by Martin Khor (02 Feb 17)
- Panel set over Chinese domestic support to agri-producers
by Kanaga Raja (01 Feb 17)
- LDCs table proposal on fisheries subsidies disciplines
by Kanaga Raja (26 Jan 17)
- ICs want "payment" anew for unresolved Doha agri issues
by D. Ravi Kanth (26 Jan 17)
- US President to pursue bilateral trade deals
by D. Ravi Kanth (25 Jan 17)
- TRIPS amendment on access to cheaper drugs comes into force
by Kanaga Raja (25 Jan 17)
- Global unemployment to rise by 3.4 million this year, says ILO
by Kanaga Raja (24 Jan 17)
- LDCs push for concrete outcomes at MC11 on agri domestic support
by D. Ravi Kanth (23 Jan 17)
- United Nations: World economy remains trapped in period of slow growth
by Kanaga Raja (23 Jan 17)
- United Nations: Food commodity prices fall for fifth year in a row, says FAO
by Kanaga Raja (18 Jan 17)
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