| ID | 133976 |
| Title Proper | Special and differential treatment in the multilateral trading system |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kishore, Pallavi |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Special and differential treatment (S&DT) provisions relate to developing and least developed members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The effectiveness of S&DT provisions is important because they (1) address asymmetries between members and (2) give the WTO a global character, i.e. it is perceived as catering to the interests of all its members. Have these provisions been effective? Not really. This is mainly because these provisions are non-binding, ambiguous, unstructured and lack connectivity with each other. Developing countries claim they are best endeavour clauses and unrealistic. So how can these provisions be made effective? This article examines the concept of S&DT including its history, reasons behind its introduction and continuation, its merits and demerits, reasons for its success and failure, its jurisprudence, and provides suggestions for improvement. |
| `In' analytical Note | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.2; Jun.2014: p.363-394 |
| Journal Source | Chinese Journal of International Law Vol.13, No.2; Jun.2014: p.363-394 |
| Key Words | Trading System ; Multilateral Trading System - MTS ; World Trade Organization - WTO ; Special and Differential Treatment - S&DT ; Economic Policy ; Economic Growth ; Trade Policy ; International Trade ; FDI Policy ; Investment Tribunals ; Economic Analysis |