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The last five issues:

30/08/2010 Access inputs and capital goods at competitive prices - Part 1 ... more
23/07/2010 Address non-tariff measures encountered in export markets - Part 2 ... more
16/07/2010 Address non-tariff measures encountered in export markets - Part 1 ... more
09/07/2010 WTO Trade Policy Review: Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu ... more
02/07/2010 Views of BUSINESSEUROPE on GSP ... more

> WTO

Joint WTO/OECD/UNCTAD Summary on G20 Trade and Investment Measures ... more Trade to expand by 9.5% in 2010 after a dismal 2009, WTO reports … more “How small economies might expect to benefit from the multilateral trading system”. Pascal Lamy … more No “significant intensification of trade or investment restriction” but G20 must “remain vigilant” says WTO-OECD-UNCTAD Report … more WTO and the Private Sector .... more “No indication of descent into high-intensity protectionism” says Report on G20 Trade and Investment Measures.... more WTO 47th Trade Policy Course.... more WTO sees 9% global trade decline in 2009 .... more Keep trade open and to keep opening trade .... more Protectionism cannot be ‘smart’, Lamy .... more Lamy urges governments to rebuild confidence and fight protectionism .... more Lamy: “Trade is part of the solution to the global economic crisis" .... more WTO provides flexibilities for developing-country farmers .... more Resist the temptation of protectionism - says Patricia Francis .... more WTO Forum: What is at stake for the private sector in the Doha Round of negotiations? .... more
	DOHA ROUND

Business support for open trade will be vital to a successful conclusion of the Doha round—Lamy ... more
G20 must now “walk the talk” on Doha — Lamy ... more
Lamy hopes New Delhi meeting can be “the beginning of the endgame of the Doha Round” ... more
Doha: The last mile in the marathon ... more
Multilateral Trading System- an “Insurance Policy against Protectionism”, says Lamy ... more
Restoring citizens' confidence in trade requires sound domestic policies — Lamy ... more
WTO Secretariat reports surge in new anti-dumping investigations ... more
WTO Members asking to build on “enormous progress” for final agreement — Lamy ... more
WTO Members asking to build on "enormous progress" for final agreement - Lamy ... more
Lamy urges “maximum effort” for July Meeting of WTO Ministers" ... more
Lamy - speaking on WTO Doha Round. We are getting to the moment of truth" ... more
Lamy: Doha Round conclusion will reassure world financial markets ... more
New Doha plan planned ... more
NAMA: WTO Members end week of NAMA talks with no progress; cross-sector deals eyed .... more
Financial Express: India wants to stop proposed WTO rules on fisheries subsidies .... more
Economics and Politics in 2008 Dampen Hopes for Conclusion to Doha Round .... more
WTO members narrow farm differences, want more talks
.... more
Sri Lanka for international trade, but domestic concerns will not be compromised .... more
Interview with the World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy .... more
Leeway on services could see talks through: WB .... more
Agriculture Chair circulates four new text .... more
Groups report back on services requests .... more

	AID FOR TRADE
Mobilizing the Private Sector ... more Private Sector should ‘think regional’ to benefit from North-South Corridor ... more Lamy: Ultimate aim of Aid for Trade talks "to enhance donors' contributions" ... more ITC reports on consultations with business over Aid for Trade ... more
	ACCESSIONS

MEDT: Russia’s accession talks in final stages ... more
Bosnia and Herzegovina: one more step ... more
Laos membership bid speeds up ... more
Yemen sets 2009 target for WTO accession ... more
Comoros WTO accession bid launched ... more

	ANTI-DUMPING
Exclusive-Update 3 – EU trade chief delays disputed dumping reform .... more

AGRICULTURE

WTO Agriculture Committee focuses on monitoring commitments .... more The Doha Round can be part of the answer to the food crisis — Lamy .... more WTO Agriculture Negotiations Chair reports ‘incremental progress’ as farm talks continue .... more Rising Food Prices .... more Revised draft modalities on Agriculture .... more EU farm chief signals gradual end to dairy subsidies .... more
	DISPUTE SETTLEMENT

United States - Anti-dumping measures relating to shrimp imports from Thailand .... more
Canada agrees to extend deadline for EU to amend biotech rules .... more
Subsidy cuts boost sugar producers
.... more
US fails to comply with WTO challenge on zeroing by deadline .... more
WTO awards USD 21 million in online gambling case .... more
Compensation package agreed in Internet gambling case .... more
WTO panel to investigate US farm subsidies .... more
China agrees to end subsidies
.... more
US blocks two panel requests on farm subsidies .... more
Appellate body rules in EU-Brazil retread tyres case .... more
DRAMs: Appellate body upholds panel ruling .... more
Brazil, Canada join forces on US agriculture subsidies ... more

	NAMA
The July 2008 NAMA modalities text Third Revision .... more Export Taxes and Export restrictions on Raw Materials .... more WTO: NAMA Chair suspends meetings on industrial tariffs .... more Draft NAMA Modalities - LDC’s proposal on Rules of Origin .... more Draft NAMA Modalities - LDC’s proposal on Rules of Origin .... more WTO Doha Development Agenda: Revised Draft of NAMA Modalities issued .... more

NON-TARIFF Measures

Address non-tariff measures encountered in export markets - Part 2 ... more
Address non-tariff measures encountered in export markets - Part 1
.... more
Good Practice in SPS-related Technical Cooperation
.... more
Addressing NTBs: Non-Recognition of Certificates of Conformity Assessment issued in the Country of Origin .... more
WTO Members turn attention to improving SPS mediation .... more
Operationalizing ‘regionalization’ under the WTO/SPS Agreement .... more
Private Standards and the WTO/SPS Agreement .... more
F.D.A. Says Food From Cloned Animals Is Safe .... more

SERVICES

Service Sector: Telecom Services .... more
Service Sector: Logistics Services .... more
Service Sector: Tourism Services .... more
Service Sector: Environmental Services .... more
Service Sector: Educational Services .... more
Service Sector: Health related and Social Services .... more
Service Sector: Postal and Courier Services .... more
Service Sector: Computer Services .... more
Service Sector: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) .... more
Service Sector: Professional Services .... more
General GATS Exercise .... more
MFN exemptions .... more
GATS Commitments .... more
General Obligations (Part II) - Mutual Recognition Agreements, Competition Issues and Progressive Liberalisation .... more
General Obligations (Part I) - MFN Treatment, Transparency and Domestic Regulations ... more
Defining trade in services ... more
Introduction to the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) ... more
Lamy: “Continued policy and regulatory reform in favour of services trade will be vital to supporting economic recovery” ... more
Facilitating Trade in Services: Mozambican Strategy... more
Business responsive education sector in the era of globalisation ... more
Globalization of Services Trade & the Establishment of Industry Coalitions: Conclusions of an Empirical Study ... more
WTO DG Lamy celebrates benefits of opening trade in telecoms ... more
Trade in Services - its importance for success of Doha Round ... more

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

What intellectual property issues should I consider when I design and build my company’s website? How can I protect my intellectual property rights on the web? What precautions can I take to avoid violating the intellectual property rights of others? ... more
What should I consider when choosing a domain name? ... more
What are the intellectual property issues involved in choosing and registering domain names? Why should I consider intellectual property issues in undertaking e-commerce? ... more
How may I obtain exclusive rights over the use of my packaging or label? ... more
Can intellectual property assets be securitized? ... more
How can intellectual property help me finance my business? ... more
How can intellectual property assets be valued? ... more
Should I get a valuation of my intellectual property rights? ... more
What is product certification? What is the role of certification marks?
... more
How does intellectual property relate to technical regulations and standards? ... more
What are my options for settling my IP disputes out of court? ... more
How can customs authorities help prevent or stop the violation of my intellectual property rights? Do I have to notify them in advance? ... more
If I notice violation of my intellectual property rights, what should or can I do?
? ... more
When should I apply for the protection of my intellectual property rights abroad? ... more
Having bought my IP-protected goods in an overseas market, can a buyer re-import those goods and sell them in the domestic market? Can I stop him or her? How does this affect my export and pricing strategy? ... more
What are the various ways of entering an export market and how can intellectual property help? ... more
How can I know if my company has intellectual property assets? What is an intellectual property audit? ... more
Why is it important to include intellectual property issues in my business plan? ... more
What are the essential elements of a business plan? ... more
How do I license works protected by copyright? ... more
What are the essential elements of trademark licences? ... more
What is a non-disclosure agreement? ... more
What is a franchise? ... more
How are industrial property rights paid for in licensing agreements? ... more
What are the advantages and disadvantages of participating in a joint venture with another company? ... more
What are the advantages and disadvantages of licensing? ... more
What are the main elements of a licensing agreement? What are the main issues to bear in mind when negotiating a licensing
agreement? ... more
What are the main contractual agreements for the transfer of technology? ... more
When is it advisable to protect information as a trade secret?. more
How do I develop a trade secret strategy for my business?... more
What are trade secrets?... more
What issues must I consider as a user of works protected by copyright?... more
How can I better understand the copyright system in my country?... more
What is collective management of copyright and related rights?... more
How do I protect my works? What rights does copyright provide?... more
What rights do companies involved in performing, broadcasting and producing music recordings have?... more
What is copyright? What types of works are protected by copyright?... more
How important is it to keep the design confidential before registration?... more
What can be registered as an industrial design?... more
Why should I protect my designs? How do I protect my industrial designs?... more
What is an industrial design? Why is it important to by business? ... more
What do I need to know about using a trademark? ... more
How do I register my trademarks? ... more
What should I bear in mind when selecting or creating my trademark? ... more
What are the different types of marks? ... more
Why should I protect my trademark? ... more
What cannot be protected as a trademark? ... more
What is a trademark? ... more
Where can I search patent information? ... more
How can the information obtained from patent databases be useful in business? ... more
What are the administrative procedures for obtaining patent protection? ... more
What happens if I do not patent my innovative products or processes? ... more
Why should I patent my innovative products or processes? ... more
How do I determine if my product is patentable?... more
What are the costs of patent protection?... more
What is a patent? ... more
The Relationship between the TRIPS Agreement and the Convention on Biological Diversity—State of Play of discussions in WTO... more
Is copyright protection valid internationally?... more
Do all countries protect intellectual property?... more

Where can I find information on intellectual property protection and related procedures in different countries?... more
How do I protect my intellectual property rights abroad?... more
Are the intellectual property rights protected in my country automatically protected abroad?... more
Chamber of Commerce and intellectual Property ... more
What are the intellectual property mistakes most commonly made by exporters? ... more
Intellectual Property: Issues for small and medium sized exporters
... more
DR-CAFTA provisions on IPR under debate at UN Committee
... more
EU accepts TRIPS amendment on compulsory licensing .... more
Indonesia considers compulsory licences on second-line ARVs .... more
WIPO IP business tool for SMEs
..... more

	PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
United States – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Philippines – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Rules of Origin in fisheries sector (Contd) .... more Mexico – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Rules of Origin in fisheries sector .... more Malaysia – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Rules of origin in EU. Proposal of EuroCommerce (part II) .... more India – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Rules of origin in EU. Proposal of EuroCommerce (part I) .... more China – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Canada – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Brazil – trade policy consultation Mechanisms .... more Vietnam’s Fisheries Exports to the EC Public - Private Collaboration to Address Non-Tariff Measures .... more EPA: Views from the Private Sector - Trade in Goods: Kenya .... more EPA: Views from the Private Sector - Trade in Services: Uganda .... more India – Sri Lanka : Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement .... more Services and Investment: Lessons drawn from the EC-CARIFORUM EPA .... more Business Implications of the EU EPA Negotiations for EAC .... more Mace Foods LTD: contributing to poverty reduction in Kenya .... more Coping with globalisation: factors for success .... more Intra-regional investment opportunities and challenges in Asia (continued) .... more Public-Private sector dialogue in Senegal .... more Success Stories on Improving Business Environment through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in Bangladesh – Role of DCCI .... more Private- Public Collaboration – The Singapore experience .... more Promoting Public - Private Partnerships: The OAS Private Sector Forum .... more Temporary labour mobility (continued II).... more Temporary labour mobility (continued I).... more Temporary labour mobility.... more An experience of integration in MERCOSUR’s agricultural private sector .... more Promoting services exports: experience of Uruguay in private-public collaboration .... more Public Private Partnership on Trade Facilitation : Experience of Malaysia ..... more Public-Private Partnership on Integrated Customs Service in Ghana ..... more Funding for trade facilitation in Central Asia … more

	TEXTILES & CLOTHING
Rules of Origin in the textiles and clothing sector... more Rules of Origin in the textiles and clothing sector... more Strategising business in the new global trading environment: Textiles Industry in Mauritius - Migration to Higher Value Added Products ... more Strategising business in the new global trading environment: Textiles Industry in Pakistan - Towards a Full Service Industry ... more

	SUBSIDIES
Access inputs and capital goods at competitive prices Part 1... more

TRADE FACILITATION

Trading up: How Tunisia used ICT to facilitate trade..... more

TRADE REMEDIES

Number of anti-dumping investigations falls ..... more
EU reviews trade defence instruments ..... more
China and the EU agree on system to monitor textiles imports in 2008
… more

TRADE POLICY REVIEW

Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu ... more
Malawi ... more
China ... more
Albania ... more
Armenia ... more
Croatia ... more
El Salvador ... more
Malaysia ... more
Niger - Senegal ... more
SACU ... more
Chile ... more
Guyana ... more
Morocco ... more
New Zealand ... more
Mozambique ... more
European Communities ... more
Brazil ... more
Japan ... more
Guatemala ... more
Switzerland & Liechtenstein ... more
Dominican Republic ... more
Jordan ... more
Norway ... more
Korea ... more
Barbados ... more
Singapore ... more
Oman ... more
USA ... more
China ... more
Mauritius ... more
Madagascar ... more
Brunei Darussalam ... more
Mexico ... more
Ghana ... more
Pakistan ... more
Turkey ... more
Thailand ... more
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States..... more

> Financial Crisis

The impact of the global economic crisis on developing countries, in particular LDCs, and the role of trade financing ... more
The crisis and protection: History doesn’t repeat itself, but sometimes it rhymes .... more
Coping with the Financial Crisis - Experience of Argentinian exporters... more
Coping with the Financial Crisis - Experience of Sri Lankan exporters... more
Our readers’ views on Implications of financial crisis for SMEs … more
The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Ghana … more
The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Ethiopia … more
The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Kenya … more
Financial crisis: Impact on businesses in developing countries? … more

> UNCTAD XII

In Concluding Declaration, Ministers Pledge to Resist Protectionism, Boost Lagging Poverty Reduction Strategies, as UNCTAD XII Ends in Ghana .... more
Diversification, Better Agricultural Practices Key to Reducing Poverty in Poorest Countries, Round Table Participants Told at UNCTAD XII, Accra .... more
UNCTAD XII: Remarks from the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Accra - Ghana, 20 April 2008 .... more

> Regional Integration

Role of Private Sector in Promoting Regional Integration .... more
Intra-Regional Services Trade In South Asia .... more
Regional integration in Africa by design or by emergence? .... more
How can SMEs seize new trade opportunities: Some suggestions from the South Asian Region .... more
African regional integration - Challenges and opportunities .... more
Intra-regional investment opportunities and challenges in Asia .... more
“Regional” and “multilateral” .... more

> EC-CARIFORUM EPA

Engineering and Architectural Services … more
Auditing and Taxation Services … more
Tourism and travel related services … more

> Environment

Climate Change and Export
Opportunities for SMEs… more

A consensual international accord on climate change needed — says Lamy … more

US Official says American Companies Reluctant to Sell Technology to China … more

EC drops carbon import tariff from latest draft of emissions law … more

> Our Readers' Column

Views of BUSINESSEUROPE on GSP ... more

Views of EuroCommerce on GSP - Part 5 ... more

Views of EuroCommerce on European GSP Regime - Part 4 ... more

Views on European Generalized System (GSP) Regime - Part 3 ... more

Views on European Generalized System (GSP) Regime - Part 2 ... more

Views on European Generalized System (GSP) Regime - Part 1 ... more

International Trade: boosting Europe … more

Transnational Corporations as a driving force of business ethics in transition economies … more

Policy Tools for a Trade-led Recovery in Asia and the Pacific … more

Business advocacy in action. WTO trade facilitation: for a draft agreement … more

Position Paper on the Completion of the Doha Round … more

Our Readers’ Column: How to confront entrepreneurship challenges … more

Coping with the Financial Crisis - Experience of Argentinean exporters... more

Coping with the Financial Crisis - Experience of Sri Lankan exporters... more

Business groups speak up in favour of free trade ... more

Our Readers’ Column: The role of the business sector in trade negotiations and agreements: A case study of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) … more

Our Readers’ Column: The Universal Access to Competitiveness and Trade (U-ACT): Responding to Business
Challenges of Trade … more

Our readers’ views on Implications of financial crisis for SMEs … more

The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Ghana … more

The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Ethiopia … more

The impact of the financial crisis on developing countries: Kenya … more

The wheels of trade finance … more

Financial crisis: Impact on businesses in developing countries? … more

Our Readers’ Column:
How global indeed our global trading system can safely be? … more

Our Readers’ Column:
NEPAL in the evolving Global Trading System … more

Our Readers’ Column:
WTO Public Forum: ‘Trading into the Future’ - Regionalism and Bilateralisms … more

Our readers’ column: The marginal status of Africa in global trades … more

Economic Development and its Linkage with Foreign Trade Policy: Effect on Business … more

The Global Trading Environment … more

Gender sensitisation of trade policy … more

Can the global commodities boom survive a U.S recession … more

World Economic Forum. Global risks 2008 … more

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