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The European Union’s proposed carbon equalization system: can it be WTO compatible?
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2009Numerous political statements by the world leaders on the urgency of reaching an ambitious climate deal in Copenhagen notwithstanding, the actual discussions at the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) continue to be shrouded by daunting North-South divide, dimming the hope of sealing a deal in December 2009.DocumentFinancial crisis of 2008 and shifting economic power: is there convergence
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2013There is a vigorous debate about shifting economic power in the world system. It is believed that the developed countries and in particular the US are losing their predominance in the world economy and the so-called emerging economies (EEs) are becoming more important.DocumentThe Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2013The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) has emerged as a major regional initiative for trade and investment liberalisation and towards enhancing competitiveness of the twelve participant countries drawn from either side of the Pacific. The United States has taken a leadership role in advancing this initiative for which eighteen rounds of negotiations have already been held.DocumentTransatlantic trade and investment partnership
Research and Information System for Developing Countries, 2013Efforts are underway to forge a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union for which negotiations have commenced in 2013.DocumentUnlocking the Doha impasse: imperative of a balanced Bali Package
2013This paper argues that while the Doha Round is deadlocked, there is still a possibility that the WTO members will be able to reach an agreement on specific issues. The paper discusses three possible areas of convergence: agriculture, trade facilitation and LDC issues.DocumentTrade and exchange rates: effects of exchange rate misalignments on tariffs
2013The genesis of the GATT and IMF in 1940s created a clear line between the GATT and IMF: one was to be responsible for trade liberalisation, and the other for exchange-rate. The current paper argues that this artificial construction created an illusion that trade could be separated from exchange rates.DocumentGeneva consensus for trade multilateralism: a relook at the eighth Millennium Development Goal – Global Partnership for Development
2013Trade multilateralism is in crisis. The current paper reveals that part of the reason for this crisis is lack of recognition that the center of gravity of economic activities are shifting towards the east.DocumentEnsuring access to rare earths: are WTO disciplines on export restrictions enough?
2013Global supply of rare earths (REs) has been inhibited by China’s policies which prohibit/limit exports, which have been purportedly undertaken with salutary objectives like mineral conservation and public health. This paper considers whether relying on WTO norms and the Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) can independently assure a country of its rare-earth supplies.DocumentShould India join the WTO GPA?
2013India attained an observer status in the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) in 2010. This paper underlines that there is general consensus in India that the public procurement system needs revamping, suggesting that the government may consider two premises before acceding to the WTO GPA.DocumentWill the BRICS provide the global public goods the world needs?
Overseas Development Institute, 2014The demand for global economic governance is increasing in a globalising and increasingly interlinked economy. Yet global governance, a global public good, is currently undersupplied – and this (e.g. lack of global rules on trade, finance and emissions) is harming development.Pages