Small and Medium Enterprises WTO 88 Questions

Author: World Trade Organization International Trade Centre
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The International Trade Centre decided to compile this book for small and medium-sized enterprise managers in developing and transition economies, answering their frequently asked questions in concise language. The content is easy to understand, and readers do not need any prior knowledge of the multilateral trading system or its rules. The basis for compiling this book is a survey of 332 small and medium-sized enterprises in 13 developing countries, covering 88 frequently asked questions. These questions involve the implementation and enforcement of WTO agreements, the WTO dispute settlement mechanism, the WTO institutions themselves, the impact of these aspects on international trade under open market conditions, how developing and least-developed members can participate in WTO negotiations, and the impact of trade barrier removal on businesses, among others. The book answers these questions in the most concise language possible. The answers are also accompanied by an index to help readers find more detailed information on questions of particular interest. The book also includes a directory of WTO members and economies currently engaged in WTO accession negotiations.