Table of Contents:
  • WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding and Development; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Table of Cases; Table of International Treaties; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Globalisation; 1.1. Definition of Globalisation; 1.2. The Origins of Globalisation; 1.3. Dimensions of Globalisation; 1.4. Theoretical Bases of Globalisation; 1.5. The Major Issue with Globalisation; 1.6. The Impact of Globalisation on Development; 2. The Regulation of International Trade: The Multilateral System; Theories, Qualifications, History and Objectives; 2.1. Theories; 2.2. Qualifications to Free Trade.
  • 2.3. History2.4. Format of the International Trade Organisation (ITO) Negotiations; 2.5. The GATT Negotiations; 3. The Uruguay Round Agreements; 3.1. Special and Differential Treatment; 3.2. Preferential Trade Agreements: The Generalised System of Preference; 3.3. China's Accession; 3.4. Tariff Related Problems; 3.5. Agriculture; 3.6. Textiles and Clothing; 3.7. Concerns Regarding Rule Making Developments in the WTO; 3.8. Governance/Staffing Policy; 3.9. Future Negotiations; the Doha Round; 4. Dispute Settlement in the GATT 1947 and the WTO.
  • 4.1. The Underlining Intentions of Members in Negotiating the DSU4.2. Innovations under the WTO Agreement 1994; 4.3. Developing Country Usage of the WTO DSU; 4.4. Access; 4.5. Capacity; 4.6. Willingness to Utilise; 5. DSU Review; The Attitudes Towards the Interests of a Segment of Members; The Stand Alone Approach in Relation to the DSU Review not Being Part of the Single Package Approach; The Diversity of the Issues in Relation to the Diversity of Member Interests; Matters Covered in the Chairman's Text; 5.1. Strengthening of Notification Requirements for Mutually Agreed Solutions.
  • 5.1.1. Notification Requirements for Mutually Agreed Solutions5.1.2 Developing Countries and MAS; 5.2. Improved Conditions for Members Seeking to be Joined in Consultations; 5.2.1. Developing Countries; 5.2.2. Timeframe Extensions for Consultations; 5.2.3. Joint Consultations; 5.2.4. Lapse of Request of Consultation; 5.3. Reduction in Timeframe for Establishment of Panel; 5.4. Special and Differential Treatment for Developing Countries in Relation to Panel Composition; 5.5. Enhancement of Third Party Rights; 5.6. Panel Procedures; 5.6.1. Working Procedures; 5.6.2. Deadlines.
  • 5.6.3. S & D in Panel Procedures5.6.4. Suspension of Proceedings; 5.6.5. Termination of Panel Process; 5.7. Panel Interim Review; 5.8. Appellate Review; 5.8.1. Composition and Appointment; 5.8.2. Right of Appeal: Third Parties; 5.8.3. Information in Notice of Appeal; 5.8.4. Timeframe for the Appellate Process; 5.8.5. Remand; 5.8.6. Confidentiality of Communication with the AB; 5.9. Surveillance of Implementation of DSB Recommendations and Rulings; 5.9.1. S & D; 5.9.2. Timeframe for Notification of Intent to Implement; 5.9.3. S & D in Determining RTP in Arbitration; 5.9.4. Dispute on Implementation.