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Examen Estadístico del Comercio Mundial 2016
Jul 2016
Book
El Examen estadístico del comercio mundial ofrece un análisis detallado de la evolución reciente del comercio mundial. Este informe se elaborará con carácter anual y reemplaza la anterior publicación estadística anual de la OMC, Estadísticas del comercio internacional.
Estadísticas del Comercio Internacional 2014
Nov 2014
Book
La publicación Estadísticas del comercio internacional 2014 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.
Report to the TPRB from the Director-General on Trade-Related Developments (2011)
Nov 2011
Book
Trade restrictions on the rise: Director-General Pascal Lamy, in presenting his interim report on trade developments to the Trade Policy Review Body on 21 June 2011, urged “increased vigilance by all WTO Members” as “protectionist pressures remain and are being generated by stubbornly high levels of unemployment in many countries, persistent global imbalances, and macroeconomic concerns”. Many delegations expressed concern over the re Read More
Accord sur les mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires
Jul 2021
Book
Une nouvelle brochure présentée le 27 juillet souligne le ferme engagement des Membres de l’OMC, quel que soit leur niveau de développement, en faveur de la transparence et de la prévention des différends commerciaux. Les renseignements contenus dans cette brochure sont fondés sur l’examen de la mise en œuvre, par les Membres, de l’Accord sur l’application des mesures sanitaires et phytosanitaires (Accord SPS), réalisé en 2020.
Global Value Chain Development Report 2019
Technological Innovation, Supply Chain Trade, and Workers in a Globalized World
Apr 2017
Book
This report takes stock of the evolution of global value chains (GVCs) in light of technological developments, such as robotics, big data and the Internet of Things. It discusses how these technologies are reshaping GVCs and examines the effect of these changes on labor markets in developed and developing economies and on supply chain management. The report discusses how technological developments are creating new opportunities for the partici Read More
Global Value Chain Development Report
Beyond Production
Nov 2021
Book
A radical shift is underway in global value chains as they increasingly move beyond traditional manufacturing processes to services and other intangible assets. Digitization is a leading factor in this transformation, which is being accelerated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Global Value Chain Development Report 2021, the third of a biennial series, explores this shift Beyond Production. This report shows how the rise of services val Read More
International Trade Statistics 2004
Nov 2004
Book
Compiled and analyzed by the WTO’s economists and statisticians, the figures provide comprehensive, comparable and up-to-date statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services for an assessment of world trade flows by country, region and main product groups or service categories. Some 240 tables and charts are depict trade developments from various perspectives and provide a number of long-term time series as additional information.
WTO Agreements & Public Health
A Joint Study by the WHO and the WTO Secretariat
May 2002
Book
This joint study by the World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization Secretariat on the relationship between trade rules and public health. The study explains how WTO Agreements relate to different aspects of health policies. It is meant to give a better insight into key issues for those who develop, communicate or debate policy issues related to trade and health. The study covers areas such as drugs and intellectual property rights, food safet Read More
Informe Sobre el Comercio Mundial 2006
Jun 2006
Book
El tema principal del Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2006 son las “subvenciones”. En el Informe se examina esta esfera de políticas y se estudia la manera en que se definen las subvenciones, qué es lo que puede decir la teoría económica acerca de ellas, por qué los gobiernos las utilizan, cuáles son los principales sectores en que se aplican las subvenciones y la función del Acuerdo sobre la OMC en la regulación de las subvenciones en el contexto Read More
Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2010
Jun 2010
Book
El Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial 2010 se centra en el comercio de recursos naturales, como los combustibles y los productos forestales, mineros y pesqueros. En él se examinan las características del comercio de recursos naturales, las políticas por las que pueden optar los gobiernos y el papel de la cooperación internacional, en particular de la OMC, en la buena gestión del comercio en este sector.
Trade Policy Review: China 2018
Nov 2018
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
The First Ten Years of the WTO
Jan 2005
Book
This book was commissioned by the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a factual account of the first decade of its existence. It aims to cover the principal activities of the WTO as the successor to GATT and the steps taken to establish a global trading system. Peter Gallagher, the author, is an independent trade analyst and consultant, who records what might be regarded as the WTO's main achievements as well as describing the controversies that have a Read More
International Trade Statistics 2015
Nov 2015
Book
International Trade Statistics 2015 provides a detailed overview of developments in world trade up to the end of 2014, covering both merchandise and services trade as well as trade measured in value-added terms.
Opening Markets for International Trade in Services
Jan 2009
Book
A unique comparison of how service trade negotiations have evolved on the regional/bilateral level and at the WTO.
Trade Policy Review: New-Zealand 2009
Jul 2009
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 Impacts of LDC Graduation
May 2020
Book
A new report issued by the WTO on 8 May seeks to help least developed countries (LDCs) better understand the trade-related implications of graduation from LDC status. The product of a joint effort between the WTO and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), “Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation” looks at how graduation may affect LDCs’ participation in world trade, including their access to export markets, and implications for their WTO commitments.
Trade Policy Review: Armenia 2018
Mar 2019
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
20 Years of the Information Technology Agreement
Dec 2017
Book
Over the past 20 years, the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) has increased worldwide access to high-tech goods, such as computers, mobile phones and semiconductors. It has also contributed to greater access to the Internet and the growth of the digital economy, creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals in both developed and developing economies. Finalized at the first WTO Ministerial Conference in 1996, the ITA commit Read More
Trade Policy Review: United States of America 2012
Mar 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
Perfiles Comerciales 2016
Oct 2016
Book
Los Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2016 ofrecen una información exhaustiva sobre las medidas arancelarias y no arancelarias impuestas por más de 195 países y territorios aduaneros. For each economy, the data is presented in a handy two-page format, providing a concise overview of global trade.
Rapport sur le Commerce Mondial 2018
Nov 2018
Book
Le monde change à une incroyable vitesse et ce sous l’influence de nombreux facteurs, y compris l’évolution des modes de production et de consommation, l’innovation technologique permanente, les nouvelles façons de faire du commerce et, bien sûr, la politique. Le Rapport sur le commerce mondial 2013 montre en quoi le commerce est à la fois une cause et un effet du changement et examine les facteurs qui façonnent l’avenir du commerce mondial.
Report on G20 Trade Measures
Mid-October 2018 to mid-May 2019
Jun 2019
Book
The WTO’s 21st Monitoring Report on G20 trade measures issued on 24 June shows that the trade coverage of new import-restrictive measures introduced during the period (October 2018 to May 2019) was more than 3.5 times the average since May 2012 when the report started including trade coverage figures. The report found that trade coverage of USD 335.9 billion during the period is the second highest figure on record, after the USD 480.9 bil Read More
Trade Policy Review: United Arab Emirates 2016
Jun 2016
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 2007
Oct 2007
Book
Le Rapport annuel de l'OMC se concentre sur les activités régulières de l'organisation et détaille sa structure actuelle, incluant le personnel et le budget.
Overview of Developments in the International Trading Environment - Annual Report by the Director-General (2009)
Nov 2009
Book
Lamy calls for exit strategies on temporary trade restrictions and subsidies: Director-General Pascal Lamy, in his annual report on trade and trade-related developments in 2009, said that “although there have been instances of slippage, in general terms the world economy is about as open for trade today as it was before the crisis started.” He called on members “to devise and announce exit strategies to remove trade restrictions and production subsidie Read More
Report on G20 Trade Measures (2016)
Jun 2016
Book
G20 trade restrictions reach highest monthly level since the crisis: The WTO’s fifteenth trade monitoring report on G20 trade measures, issued on 21 June, shows the application of new trade-restrictive measures by G20 economies increased compared to the previous reporting period, reaching the highest monthly average registered since the WTO began its monitoring exercise in 2009.
Trade Policy Review: Malawi 2016
Apr 2016
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 ot Read More
Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2019
Sept 2019
Book
La publication intitulée « Profils tarifaires dans le monde 2019 » donne des renseignements complets sur les droits imposés par plus de 170 pays et territoires douaniers. La publication commence par une ventilation des droits de douane appliqués par ces économies. Les données sont présentées dans des tableaux récapitulatifs et sous forme de profils individuels d’une page pour chaque économie. Vient ensuite une section qui porte sur l’utilisation des mesur Read More
Trade Profiles 2020
Jan 2020
Book
Trade Profiles 2020 provides a series of key indicators on trade in goods and services for 197 economies. For merchandise trade, major exports and imports are listed for both agricultural and non-agricultural products as well as major origins and destinations for total merchandise trade. For trade in services, a detailed breakdown is provided for transport, travel and other commercial services. Statistics on intellectual property are also provided. The infor Read More
Trade Policy Review: Philippines 2018
Oct 2018
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
Report on G20 Trade Measures (2015)
Mid-May 2015 to Mid-October 2015
Oct 2015
Book
WTO reports levelling of new G20 trade restrictions, but stockpile grows: The WTO’s fourteenth trade monitoring report on G20 trade measures, issued on 2 November, shows the application of new trade-restrictive measures by G20 economies remained stable compared to the previous reporting period. Although the report shows relative restraint by G20 economies in introducing new trade restrictions, the stockpile of measures continues to grow. Because t Read More
Trade Policy Review: Samoa 2019
Apr 2019
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: Norway 2008
Jan 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
Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Ensuring Safe Trading without Unnecessary Restrictions
Aug 2015
Book
Agricultural products worth over US$ 1,765 billion were traded in 2013. WTO rules help to ensure that these products are traded safely and that health protection measures are not used as an excuse for protecting domestic producers. This brochure, produced to mark the WTO’s 20th anniversary, looks into the key provisions of the Agreement and the work of the SPS Committee.
Conferencias ministeriales de la OMC
Nov 2019
Book
La publicación “WTO Ministerial Conferences: Key Outcomes” (Conferencias Ministeriales de la OMC: principales resultados) contiene todos los resultados más importantes de las Conferencias Ministeriales de la OMC celebradas desde el establecimiento de la Organización en 1995. El libro, en el que figura información sobre las 11 Conferencias Ministeriales que tuvieron lugar entre 1996 y 2017, incluye Decisiones y Declaraciones Ministeriales y decla Read More
Rapport annuel 2019
Jun 2019
Book
Le Rapport annuel 2019 offre un compte rendu complet des activités menées par l'OMC en 2018 et au début de 2019. Il commence par un message du Directeur général de l'OMC, Roberto Azevêdo. Il donne ensuite un bref aperçu de l'année écoulée, puis une description plus détaillée des principaux domaines d'activité de l'Organisation au cours des 12 derniers mois. Des gros plans sont faits sur les principaux événements et activités organisés à l'OMC.
Trade Policy Review: Australia 2020
Jan 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
International Trade Statistics 2012
Nov 2012
Book
Each chapter is introduced by a key developments 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 in compiling the statistics, and an appendix with detailed data on trade by region up to 2011. International Trade Statistics 2012 continues to serve as an invaluable reference for researchers, policy make Read More
Investing in Skills for Inclusive Trade
Jan 2017
Book
“Investing in Skills for Inclusive Trade”, co-published by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Labour Office (ILO), focuses on the linkages between trade and skills and between trade and skills development policies. The publication argues that in the fast-changing context of globalization, where technology and trade relations evolve rapidly, the responsiveness of skills supply to demand is particularly important. Given the role of skills in pro Read More
Informe Anual 2014
May 2014
Book
El Informe anual 2014 ofrece un panorama general de las actividades de la OMC en 2013 y a comienzos de 2014. Empieza con un mensaje del Director General de la OMC, Roberto Azevêdo, e incluye un breve resumen del año, al que sigue un examen pormenorizado de las principales esferas de actividad de la OMC.
Perfiles Comerciales 2017
Jul 2017
Book
La publicación Perfiles comerciales 2017 presenta una serie de indicadores clave sobre el comercio de mercancías y servicios de 196 economías e indica, para cada una de ellas, cuáles son las principales exportaciones, importaciones e interlocutores comerciales. Los datos de cada economía se presentan en un práctico formato de dos páginas, lo que ofrece un panorama conciso del comercio mundial.
Trade Policy Review: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2016
Apr 2016
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: Canada 2011
Jul 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
Trade Policy Review: Singapore 2012
Oct 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
Informe Anual 2006
Dec 2006
Book
El Informe anual de la OMC se centra en las actividades ordinarias de la organización y los detalles de su estructura, personal y presupuesto actuales. Se trata de un informe que se complementa con el Informe sobre el Comercio Mundial y las Estadísticas del Comercio Internacional.
Trade Policy Review: Nigeria 2017
Jan 2018
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
World Trade Statistical Review 2016
Jul 2016
Book
This new publication replaces the WTO’s annual flagship publication, "International Trade Statistics". "Statistical Review of International Trade 2016" provides a detailed analysis of the latest developments in world trade, focusing on the most recent trends in goods and services trade and the participation of developing economies in world trade. The publication also looks ahead to future developments. The analytical chapters are complemented by a st Read More
Trade Profiles 2013
Nov 2013
Book
Trade Profiles 2013 provides the latest information on trade flows and the trade policy measures of WTO members, observers and other selected economies. With information for each of these provided in a standardized format, the publication is a quick reference tool for anyone looking for essential trade statistics. The data provided include basic economic indicators (such as gross domestic product or GDP), trade policy indicators (such as tariffs, import dutie Read More
Informe Anual 2009
Sept 2009
Book
El Informe anual 2009 de la OMC está dividido, en su nueva presentación, en dos grandes secciones. En la primera se resumen brevemente las actividades de la Organización y se hace un examen del año 2008. En la segunda se proporciona información más detallada, ilustrada con gráficos, cuadros y fotografías.
Trade Policy Review: Democratic Republic of the Congo 2010
Apr 2010
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: Paraguay 2017
Mar 2018
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
¿Pueden las cadenas de bloques revolucionar el comercio internacional?
Apr 2019
Book
El progreso tecnológico siempre ha condicionado el comercio. En los últimos años, muchos observadores han saludado la aparición de una nueva tecnología, las cadenas de bloques, como el nuevo factor que transformará de manera radical el panorama comercial. ¿Pueden las cadenas de bloques revolucionar el comercio internacional? El objetivo de la presente publicación es desmitificar el fenómeno de las cadenas de bloques aportando una explicación b Read More
Rapport Annuel 2014
May 2014
Book
Le Rapport annuel 2014 offre un aperçu des activités de l'OMC en 2013 et au début de 2014. Il s'ouvre avec un message du Directeur général de l'OMC Roberto Azevêdo et un bref résumé de l'année, suivi d'un examen approfondi des principaux domaines d'activité de l'OMC
Trade Policy Review: Nepal 2018
Mar 2019
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, 6th Edition
Nov 2020
Book
The dictionary is an accessible guide to the vocabulary used in trade negotiations. It explains about 3,000 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 Devel Read More
Trade Policy Review: Qatar 2014
Jun 2014
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
Annual Report 2020
May 2020
Book
The WTO’s Annual Report provides a comprehensive account of the organization’s activities in 2019 and early 2020. The Report opens with a message from Director-General Roberto Azevêdo and a brief overview of the year. This is followed by in-depth accounts of the WTO’s main areas of activity over the past 12 months.
Informe Anual 2015
May 2015
Book
El Informe anual 2015 ofrece un panorama general de las actividades de la OMC en 2014 y principios de 2015. El Informe inicia con un mensaje del Director General de la OMC, Roberto Azevêdo. A continuación figuran un breve panorama de los acontecimientos de 2014 y 2015 y descripciones más detalladas de las actividades de la OMC durante el año pasado.
Annual Report 2002
Nov 2002
Book
The Annual report of the WTO focuses on the regular activities of the organization, the details of its current structure, staff and budget. The Annual report is published in the first half of each year.
Report on G20 Trade Measures (2016)
Nov 2016
Book
Trade restrictions among G20 remain high, despite slight slowdown in new measures: The WTO’s sixteenth monitoring report on Group of 20 (G20) trade measures, issued on 10 November, shows that the number of trade-restrictive measures applied by G20 economies remains high, despite a slight decline against the previous period. This is of particular concern given the continuing global economic uncertainty and the WTO’s recent downward revisi Read More
Overview of Developments in the International Trading Environment - Annual Report by the Director-General (2015)
Nov 2015
Book
WTO report finds no acceleration in trade restrictions but slow pace for barrier removal: WTO members have continued to show some restraint in introducing new trade-restrictive measures and have also adopted a record number of trade facilitation measures during the period of October 2014 to October 2015 according to the Director-General’s annual report on trade-related developments. However, the report, which was discussed at the 9 December Read More
Rapport Annuel 2001
May 2001
Book
Le Rapport annuel de l'OMC se concentre sur les activités régulières de l'organisation et détaille sa structure actuelle, incluant le personnel et le budget.
Trade Policy Review: Lao People’s Democratic Republic 2019
Sept 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
Perfiles comerciales 2018
Jul 2018
Book
La publicación Perfiles comerciales 2018 presenta una serie de indicadores clave sobre el comercio de mercancías y de servicios de 197 economías. En el caso del comercio de mercancías, se indican las principales exportaciones e importaciones de productos agropecuarios y productos no agrícolas, así como los principales orígenes y destinos de esos productos. En el caso del comercio de servicios se hace un desglose detallado por servicios de transpor Read More
Rapport Annuel 2002
Nov 2002
Book
Le Rapport annuel de l'OMC se concentre sur les activités régulières de l'organisation et détaille sa structure actuelle, incluant le personnel et le budget.
Trade Policy Review: Chile 2015
Jan 2016
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
World Trade Report 2007
Nov 2007
Book
On 1 January 2008 the multilateral trading system will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary. The World Trade Report 2007 marks the occasion with a retrospective look at what we have learned from those six decades of international trade cooperation. In asking what we have learned, the report reviews a rich history of change and institutional adaptation. It attempts to identify both what lessons are to be drawn from past experience and the nature of challenges t Read More
Trade Policy Review: Albania 2010
May 2010
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
Can blockchain revolutionize international trade?
Nov 2018
Book
Trade has always been shaped by technological innovation. In recent times, a new technology, Blockchain, has been greeted by many as the next big game-changer. Can Blockchain revolutionize international trade? This publication seeks to demystify the Blockchain phenomenon by providing a basic explanation of the technology. It analyses the relevance of this technology for international trade by reviewing how it is currently used or can be used in the va Read More
The WTO Agreements
The Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization and its Annexes
Oct 2017
Book
This publication contains the text of the WTO’s founding agreement, the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and its Annexes, including all amendments and additions since its entry into force until September 2017. These include an amendment to the WTO’s intellectual property agreement (TRIPS Agreement) aimed at improving developing countries’ access to medicines, the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement, Read More
GATT Disputes: 1948-1995 - Dispute Settlement Procedures (Vol. 2)
Dec 2018
Book
GATT disputes: 1948-1995 (Volume 2) compiles documents regarding dispute settlement procedures under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1947 and other selected documents. It complements Volume 1, which provides a comprehensive overview of dispute settlement activities under the GATT 1947 and a one-page case summary for each of the 316 disputes brought by GATT contracting parties from 1948 to 1995, when the GATT w Read More
Trade Profiles 2010
Oct 2010
Book
Trade Profiles provides a country-by-country breakdown of trade flows and trade policy measures for WTO members and countries seeking to join the WTO. With information provided in a standardized format for each country, this publication is an invaluable quick reference tool for anyone looking for essential trade statistics. The data provided for each country includes basic economic indicators (such as GDP), trade policy indicators (such as tariffs and i Read More
Rapport sur le Commerce Mondial 2013
Jul 2013
Book
Le monde change à une incroyable vitesse et ce sous l’influence de nombreux facteurs, y compris l’évolution des modes de production et de consommation, l’innovation technologique permanente, les nouvelles façons de faire du commerce et, bien sûr, la politique. Le Rapport sur le commerce mondial 2013 montre en quoi le commerce est à la fois une cause et un effet du changement et examine les facteurs qui façonnent l’avenir du commerce mondial.
Examens des politiques commerciales: Communauté de l’Afrique de l’Est (CAE) 2019
Mar 2019
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
Statistiques du Commerce International 2012
Nov 2012
Book
L'édition 2012 des Statistiques du commerce international présente un aperçu général de l'évolution la plus récente du commerce mondial, donnant des renseignements détaillés sur le commerce des marchandises par produit et sur le Commerce des services commerciaux.
International Trade Statistics 2006
Dec 2006
Book
The International Trade Statistics is the WTO’s annual compilation of global trade statistics. This Report provides comprehensive statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services, with an assessment of world trade flows by country, region and main product groups or service categories.
Making Trade Work for the Environment, Prosperity and Resilience
Mar 2018
Book
International trade offers unique opportunities to help tackle mounting environmental challenges while fostering economic and social prosperity. This new co-publication by the World Trade Organization and UN Environment illustrates how trade can support action by governments, companies, innovators and consumers to improve economies and protect the environment at the same time.
Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2018
Aranceles NMF Aplicados
Oct 2018
Book
La publicación “Perfiles arancelarios en el mundo 2018” 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. A continuación figura una sección sobre la utilización de las medidas no arancelarias, que Read More
Annual Report 2009
Sept 2009
Book
The new-look Annual Report 2009 of the WTO is split into two main sections. The first is a brief summary of the organization and a review of 2008. The second section provides more in-depth information illustrated with charts, tables and photos. The Report also features a personal message from the Director-General who reflects on 2008 and the challenges that lie ahead.
World Trade Report 2016
Levelling the Trading Field for SMEs
Sept 2016
Book
This report examines the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in international trade, how the international trade landscape is changing for SMEs, and what the multilateral trading system does and can do to encourage more widespread and inclusive SME participation in global markets.
Supply Chain Perspectives and Issues
A Literature Review
Jan 2013
Book
Global value chains (GVCs) have become ubiquitous. The literature that attempts to understand and explain GVCs is vast, multidisciplinary and no less complex than the phenomenon itself. This volume is an ambitious attempt at a fairly comprehensive review of literature on the subject.
Trade Policy Review: OECS-WTO members 2014
Nov 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
The WTO at Ten
Jan 2006
Book
Bringing together articles by some of the leading policy-makers, including previous WTO Director-Generals, practitioners, scholars of international trade law, government officials, international civil servants, Members of the WTO Appellate Body, and judges from a number of international tribunals, this volume assesses the dispute settlement system during the first ten years of the World Trade Organization. It examines the relationship and balance betwe Read More
World Tariff Profiles 2021
Special Topic: Non-Tariff Measures: Estimating Analytical Indicators Using UNCTAD’s Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS)
Jul 2021
Book
World Tariff Profiles 2021 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
Trade Policy Review: Argentina 2013
Jun 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
Estadísticas del Comercio Internacional 2011
Nov 2011
Book
El informe Estadísticas del comercio internacional 2011 ofrece un panorama completo de los acontecimientos más recientes ocurridos en la esfera del comercio mundial e incluye detalles del comercio de mercancías por productos y del comercio de servicios comerciales por categorías.
Annual Report 2015
May 2015
Book
The Annual Report 2015 provides an overview of WTO activities in 2014 and early 2015. The Report begins with a message from WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo. This is followed by a brief overview of 2014-15 and more in-depth accounts of WTO activities over the past year.
Annual Report 2011
May 2011
Book
The 2011 WTO Annual Report provides a brief summary of the organization and a detailed review of its activities in 2010. It also includes a personal message from the Director-General, who reflects on the events of 2010 and the challenges that lie ahead. The main part of the Report is divided into the five principal areas of activity of the WTO: trade negotiations ─ outlining the latest developments in the Doha Round implementation and monitoring ─ describin Read More
World Trade Report 2015
Speeding Up Trade: Benefits and Challenges of Implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Oct 2015
Book
The World Trade Report 2015 examines why the Trade Facilitation Agreement is so important, what its economic impact is projected to be, and how the WTO is taking a number of important – and novel – steps to help countries to maximize its benefits.
Rapport sur le Commerce Mondial 2016
Sept 2016
Book
Le Rapport sur le commerce mondial 2016 examine la participation des petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) au commerce mondial, l’évolution du paysage commercial international pour les PME et ce que le système commercial multilatéral fait et peut faire pour encourager la participation plus large et inclusive des PME aux marchés mondiaux.
Informe Anual 2011
May 2011
Book
El Informe anual 2011 de la OMC incluye una breve presentación de la Organización y un examen detallado de sus actividades en 2010. Contiene igualmente un mensaje personal del Director General en el que hace una reflexión sobre los futuros desafíos.
Report to the TPRB from the Director-General on Trade-Related Developments (2010)
Oct 2010
Book
WTO-OECD-UNCTAD: Despite crisis, G20 governments largely resist protectionist pressures: The WTO, OECD and UNCTAD, in a joint report on G20 trade and investment measures released on 14 June 2010, noted the imposition of fewer trade restrictions but warned “they are accumulating”. In a separate report to WTO members on trade-related developments, Director-General Pascal Lamy confirmed this trend but urged governments to remain “vigilant” an Read More
WTO Domestic Regulation and Services Trade
Jan 2009
Book
Domestic regulation of services sectors has a significant impact on services trade liberalization, which is why General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) disciplines are negotiated in the WTO. With the help of analyses and case-studies from academics, regulators and trade experts, this book explores the scope and limits of WTO legal principles to promote domestic regulatory reform. Case-studies discuss country-specific challenges and experiences of reg Read More
World Trade Report 2006
Jun 2006
Book
The annual World Trade Report focuses on trade policy issues - the core topic addressed in 2006 is subsidies. The Report also takes a look at recent trade developments and examines a range of trade topics, including trade in textiles and clothing, flows of international receipts and payments of royalties and license fees, trends in the trade of least-developed countries, and the impact of natural disasters and terrorist acts on international trade flows. Th Read More
Trade Profiles 2016
Oct 2016
Book
Trade Profiles 2016 provides a series of key indicators on trade in goods and services for 195 economies. This new edition incorporates Services Profiles, which was previously published separately. For merchandise trade, major exports and imports are listed for both agricultural and non-agricultural products as well as major origins and destinations for these products. For trade in services, a detailed breakdown is provided for transport, travel and other co Read More
Trade Policy Review: Japan 2020
Dec 2019
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
Tariff Negotiations and Renegotiations under the GATT and the WTO
Jan 2001
Book
The procedures and practices to implement the provisions relating to tariff negotiations and renegotiations have evolved considerably since the GATT was established in 1947. The provisions themselves have undergone some changes in the last fifty-four years. Professor Hoda reviews the evolution of these provisions and of the procedures adopted and practices followed by the contracting parties to GATT 1947 and the Members of the WTO. He goes Read More
A Handbook on the WTO TRIPS Agreement
Nov 2020
Book
This Handbook describes the historical and legal background to the TRIPS Agreement, its role in the WTO and its institutional framework. It reviews the following areas: general provisions and basic principles; copyright and related rights; trademarks; geographical indications; patents; industrial designs, layout-designs, undisclosed information and anti-competitive practices; enforcement of IPRs; dispute settlement in the context of the TRIPS Agreement; Read More
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