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Annual Report 2016
May 2016
Book
The Annual Report 2016 begins with a message from the WTO Director-General and an overview of 2015. This is followed by more in-depth accounts of the WTO’s areas of activity over the past 12 months, with a spotlight on all the major events of 2015.
Trade Policy Review: Bangladesh 2019
Jun 2020
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO's Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member's major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Key Issues in WTO Dispute Settlement
Jan 2005
Book
This book examines aspects of the operation of the WTO dispute settlement system during the first ten years of the WTO. It covers a representative cross-section of the issues and situations WTO Members have dealt with under the Dispute Settlement Understanding. The book is unique in that it includes contributions from virtually the entire gamut of actors involved in the day-to-day operation of the WTO dispute settlement system: Member gover Read More
Status of WTO Legal Instruments
2021 edition
May 2021
Book
This publication covers the treaty instruments drawn up by WTO Members in relation to the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO and the multilateral and plurilateral trade agreements annexed to this Agreement. It lists the adoption and signature dates of WTO treaty instruments and the dates of acceptances, accessions or amendments to these. It also provides the date of their entry into force as well as the dates of other communications Read More
WTO Dispute Settlement
Resolving Trade Disputes between WTO Members
May 2015
Book
Over the past 20 years, nearly 500 disputes have been brought to the WTO. About half of these were resolved during bilateral discussions while the other half proceeded to a panel process, which in recent years generally takes about 14 months. Appeals are considered by the WTO’s Appellate Body and – excluding exceptionally busy periods – are completed within three months. This makes the WTO’s dispute system one of the fastest in the world. This brochu Read More
Trade Policy Review: Mexico 2008
Apr 2008
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Dictionary of Trade Policy Terms, 5th edition
Jan 2007
Book
This is an accessible guide to the vocabulary used in trade negotiations. It explains about 2,500 terms and concepts in simple language. Its main emphasis is on the multilateral trading system represented by the agreements under the World Trade Organization (WTO). In addition it covers many of the trade-related activities, outcomes and terms used in other international organizations, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCT Read More
Rapport Annuel 2012
Sept 2012
Book
Le Rapport annuel 2012 de l'OMC présente brièvement l'Organisation et contient un aperçu de l'année 2011 ainsi qu'un examen détaillé des principaux domaines d'activité de l'OMC.
Trade Policy Review: Jamaica 2011
Feb 2011
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2016
Sept 2016
Book
En el Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2016 se examina la participación de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (pymes) en el comercio internacional, así como la forma en que la situación comercial internacional está cambiando para las pymes y lo que el sistema multilateral de comercio hace y puede hacer para promover una participación más amplia e inclusiva de las pymes en los mercados mundiales.
Air Transport and the GATS
Mar 2007
Book
This special compilation describes air transport services from a regulatory and economic point of view, with a special focus on market access questions. Each volume contains original material and up-to-date insights, written on the basis of close cooperation with industry professionals. It contains the documentation prepared by the WTO Secretariat for the WTO Membership in the framework of a quinquennal review process of the air transport sector. It deals Read More
Trade Policy Review: Colombia 2012
Aug 2012
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Trade Policy Review: Madagascar 2008
Jun 2008
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Serie de Acuerdos de la OMC: Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio
Jan 2021
Book
Esta nueva edición ofrece una descripción general del propósito y alcance del Acuerdo sobre Obstáculos Técnicos al Comercio (OTC) de la OMC, los tipos de medidas que cubre y los principios clave del Acuerdo. Tiene como objetivo mejorar la comprensión del Acuerdo OTC.
World Trade Report 2008
Jun 2008
Book
The theme of this year’s Report is “Trade in a Globalizing World”. The Report provides a reminder of what we know about the gains from international trade and highlights the challenges arising from higher levels of integration. It addresses a range of interlinking questions, starting with a consideration of what constitutes globalization, what drives it, what benefits does it bring, what challenges does it pose and what role does trade play in this world of eve Read More
Rapport sur le Commerce Mondial 2007
Nov 2007
Book
Le 1er janvier 2008, le système commercial multilatéral a eu 60 ans. Le rapport 2007 sur le commerce mondial commémore cet anniversaire par une analyse approfondie du GATT et de l'Organisation mondiale du commerce (OMC) qui lui a succédé – leurs origines, leurs réalisations, les défis qu'ils ont dû relever et ce que l'avenir leur réserve.
The Role of Trade in Ending Poverty
Jul 2015
Book
The Role of Trade in Ending Poverty looks at the complex relationships between economic growth, poverty reduction and trade, and examines the challenges that poor people face in benefiting from trade opportunities. Written jointly by the World Bank Group and the WTO, the publication examines how trade could make a greater contribution to ending poverty by increasing efforts to lower trade costs, improve the enabling environment, implement trade poli Read More
World Trade Statistical Review 2021
Jul 2021
Book
“World Trade Statistical Review” looks into the latest trends in global trade, with in-depth analysis of what is being traded and who the key players are. Analytical chapters are complemented by over 60 tables providing a detailed breakdown of the goods and services being traded and the leading exporters/importers.
Profils Tarifaires dans le Monde 2017
Jul 2017
Book
Les Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2017 donnent des renseignements détaillés sur les droits de douane et les mesures non tarifaires appliqués par plus de 170 pays et territoires douaniers.
Services Profiles 2013
Nov 2015
Book
Services Profiles 2013 provides statistics on key “infrastructure services”, i.e. transportation, telecommunications, finance and insurance, for 140 economies. The information is derived from multiple sources, such as national accounts, employment statistics, balance of payments statistics, foreign affiliates’ trade in services (FATS) statistics, foreign direct investment (FDI) statistics and quantitative indicators largely sourced from international/regional organizati Read More
Multilateralizing Regionalism
Jan 2009
Book
Regional trade agreements (RTAs) have proliferated around the world in the past two decades, and now nearly all members of the WTO are party to at least one. Besides tariffs and rules of origin regulating trade in goods, many RTAs now include provisions on services, investments, technical barriers to trade and competition rules, as well as a host of issues not directly related to trade. The geographic reach of RTAs is expanding, with transcontinental agree Read More
Trade Policy Review: Mexico 2017
Nov 2017
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
La OMC en pocas palabras
Feb 2021
Book
En pocas palabras, la Organización Mundial del Comercio (OMC) es la única organización internacional que se ocupa de las normas de alcance mundial que regulan el comercio. Su principal función es velar por que las corrientes comerciales circulen con la mayor fluidez, previsibilidad y libertad posibles.
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2005
Jun 2005
Book
La atención prestada a los efectos de las normas en el comercio ha ocultado a menudo la importante contribución de las normas al aumento de la eficiencia económica y a la superación de las deficiencias del mercado. Es al desempeñar estas funciones cuando crean beneficios para la sociedad. El Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2005 trata de arrojar luz sobre estas diversas funciones y consecuencias de las normas.
Global Value Chains in a Changing World
Jan 2013
Book
A collection of papers by some of the world’s leading specialists on global value chains (GVCs). It examines how GVCs have evolved and the challenges they face in a rapidly changing world. The approach is multidisciplinary, with contributions from economists, political scientists, supply chain management specialists, practitioners and policymakers.
Making Globalization More Inclusive
Oct 2019
Book
Policies aimed at helping workers adjust to the impact of trade or technological changes can provide a helping hand to the workforce and increase the benefits of open trade and new technologies. This publication contributes to the discussion on how governments can help make international trade more inclusive and ensure that the benefits of open trade are spread more widely.
Trade and Climate Change
Jun 2009
Book
What do we know about climate change? What is the relationship between trade and climate change? How does trade affect greenhouse gas emissions and can more open trade help to address climate change? What is the range of national measures that can contribute to global mitigation efforts? These are just some of the questions discussed by this report by the World Trade Organization and the United Nations Environment Programme.
Trade Policy Review: Turkey 2012
Mar 2012
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Overview of Developments in the International Trading Environment - Annual Report by the Director-General (2010)
Nov 2010
Book
Lamy cites need for “increased vigilance” to three potential dangers facing world trade: Director-General Pascal Lamy, in his annual report to WTO members on developments in the international trading environment, published on 24 November 2010, called for increased vigilance by members to three potential dangers, the first regarding “an increase in protectionist pressures generated by global imbalances, at a time when the political consensus in favo Read More
Los Acuerdos de la OMC
El Acuerdo de Marrakech por el que se establece la Organización Mundial del Comercio y sus Anexos
Oct 2017
Book
La presente publicación contiene el texto del acuerdo fundacional de la OMC, el Acuerdo de Marrakech por el que se establece la Organización Mundial del Comercio, de 1994, y sus Anexos, con inclusión de todas las modificaciones y adiciones desde su entrada en vigor hasta septiembre de 2017. Entre ellas se encuentran una enmienda del acuerdo de la OMC sobre propiedad intelectual (Acuerdo sobre los ADPIC), destinada a mejorar el acceso de los paí Read More
Trade Policy Review: Israel 2012
May 2013
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
International Trade Statistics 2008
Nov 2008
Book
International Trade Statistics 2008 offers a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in world trade, covering the details of merchandise trade by product and trade in commercial services by category. Each chapter is introduced by a highlights section that identifies the most salient trends in the data and illustrates them with numerous charts and maps. There is also a methodological chapter that explains essential concepts and definitions used Read More
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2020
Políticas gubernamentales para promover la innovación en la era digital
Nov 2020
Book
En la era digital, son cada vez más los gobiernos que han adoptado políticas encaminadas a impulsar el crecimiento por medio de la innovación y la modernización tecnológica. En el Informe sobre el comercio mundial 2020 se examinan esas tendencias y el papel que desempeñan el comercio y la OMC en este contexto. Un rasgo definitorio de las políticas gubernamentales adoptadas en los últimos años ha sido su apoyo a la transición a la economía Read More
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2004
Sept 2004
Book
El Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2004 comienza con una breve discusión sobre cómo se emplea el concepto de coherencia en el análisis de políticas interdependientes en una amplia gama de asuntos y actividades económicas.
Profils Commerciaux 2016
Oct 2016
Book
Les Profils commerciaux 2016 fournissent une série d'indicateurs clés sur le commerce des marchandises et des services de 195 économies. For each economy, the data is presented in a handy two-page format, providing a concise overview of global trade.
World Tariff Profiles 2020
Special Topic: Market Access for Medical Goods and COVID-19 Medical Supplies
Jul 2020
Book
World Tariff Profiles 2020 provides comprehensive information on the tariffs and non-tariff measures imposed by over 170 countries and customs territories. The publication starts with a breakdown of the tariffs imposed by these economies. Tariff data are presented in comparative tables and in one-page profiles for each economy. A summary table on selected indicators on the imports and exports profile for these economies is also presented. Statistics on Read More
Examen des politiques commerciales : Union européenne 2020
Jan 2020
Book
“Les examens des politiques commerciales” analysent les politiques et pratiques commerciales de chaque Membre de l’OMC. Les examens comprennent trois grandes parties: un rapport indépendant établi par le Secrétariat de l’OMC, un rapport établi par le gouvernement et les remarques finales formulées par le Président de l’Organe d’examen des politiques commerciales de l’OMC. La première section- “Principales données sur le commerce” - donn Read More
Estadísticas del Comercio Internacional 2015
Nov 2015
Book
La publicación Estadísticas del comercio internacional 2015 ofrece un panorama completo de la evolución más reciente en la esfera del comercio mundial e incluye detalles del comercio de mercancías por productos y del comercio de servicios comerciales por categorías.
International Trade Statistics 2013
Nov 2013
Book
International Trade Statistics 2013 provides a detailed overview of developments in world trade up to the end of 2012, covering both merchandise and services trade as well as trade measured in value-added terms.
Trade Policy Review: Hong Kong, China 2014
Mar 2015
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member's major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Conférences ministérielles de l’OMC
Nov 2019
Book
La publication “Conférences ministérielles de l'OMC: principaux résultats” contient tous les principaux résultats des Conférences ministérielles de l'OMC depuis la création de l'Organisation en 1995. Couvrant les onze Conférences ministérielles tenues entre 1996 et 2017, les principaux résultats comprennent les décisions et déclarations ministérielles, ainsi que les déclarations des Présidents. La publication reproduit également les résultats ministériels p Read More
A Handbook on Accession to the WTO
Jan 2008
Book
The Handbook provides the first detailed explanation and analysis of the process whereby governments become Members of the WTO. The WTO Agreement, which came into force on 1 January, 1995, provides few details on how this process is to take place. Consequently, the steps in the detailed negotiations leading up to access have evolved through the actual negotiations for governments which have become Members of the WTO since 1995. This ha Read More
Trade Policy Review: Suriname 2019
Jun 2020
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Trade Policy Review: Republic of Korea 2008
Dec 2008
Book
“Trade Policy Reviews” analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening section - “key trade facts” - provides a visual overview of the WTO member’s major exports/imports, main export destinations, origins for its imports and other k Read More
Rapport Annuel 2005
Sept 2005
Book
Le Rapport annuel de l'OMC traite des activités courantes de l'Organisation et donne des renseignement sur sa structure, son personnel et de son budget actuel. Il est publié au premier semestre de chaque année.
Examen de las políticas comerciales: Costa Rica 2019
Jun 2020
Book
En los “Exámenes de las Políticas Comerciales” se analizan las políticas y prácticas comerciales de cada Miembro de la OMC. Los exámenes constan de tres partes: un informe independiente elaborado por la Secretaría de la OMC, un informe elaborado por el Gobierno, y las observaciones a modo de conclusión formuladas por el Presidente del Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales de la OMC. En la sección inicial -"principales datos sobre el come Read More
Perfiles Arancelarios en el Mundo 2020
Jul 2020
Book
La publicación “Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2020” ofrece información exhaustiva sobre los aranceles impuestos por más de 170 países y territorios aduaneros. La publicación comienza con un desglose de los aranceles impuestos por esas economías. Los datos se presentan en cuadros sinópticos y en perfiles individuales de una página para cada economía. Se proporciona también una tabla recapitulativa sobre determinados indicadores relativo Read More
Examen estadístico del comercio mundial 2020
Jan 2020
Book
El Examen estadístico del comercio mundial estudia los acontecimientos más recientes que se han producido en el comercio mundial y analiza detalladamente las últimas tendencias del comercio de mercancías y servicios. En él también se analiza la participación de las economías en desarrollo en el comercio mundial y la evolución reciente de las políticas comerciales. Los capítulos analíticos se complementan con un apéndice estadístico que i Read More
Annual Report 2008
Nov 2008
Book
The 2008 Annual Report of the WTO focuses on the activities of the organization in 2007 and details its current structure, staff and budget. Includes detailed progress reports on various aspects of the Doha negotiations and an overview of some of the main developments within the WTO.
Rapport Annuel 2010
Jun 2010
Book
Le Rapport annuel 2010 de l'OMC propose une brève présentation de l'Organisation et un examen détaillé de ses activités en 2009. Il contient aussi un message personnel du Directeur général, qui passe en revue les événements survenus en 2009, l'impact de la crise financière et les défis futurs.
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