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Trade Policy Review: Japan 2011
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of Japan.
Trade Policy Review: OECS 2008
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of OECS.
Rapport Annuel 2006
Le Rapport annuel de l'OMC porte avant tout sur les activités courantes de l'Organisation et présente en détail sa structure son personnel et son budget. Il complète le Rapport sur le commerce mondial et les Statistiques du commerce international.
Technical Barriers to Trade
This fully revised and expanded second edition provides an overview of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement and the types of measures it covers. It also contains the full text of the Agreement and the decisions and recommendations adopted by the TBT Committee since 1 January 1995.
International Trade Statistics 2009
International Trade Statistics is the Number One source for data on world trade. Detailed tables provide comprehensive statistics on the world’s leading exporters and importers with information broken down by region and by country. Trade statistics are also provided by product and by commercial services. With data dating back to 1948 this publication provides unparalleled insights into the trends for world trade over the past six decades. Hundreds of statistical tables and highlight sections illustrating some of the key trends help to make International Trade Statistics an invaluable reference tool for businesses analysts and anyone wanting to know more about international trade.
Trade Policy Review: China 2016
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of China.
Trade Profiles 2007
This booklet is a quick source for national and trade statistics of WTO Members and countries which are in the process of negotiating WTO membership. These Trade Profiles combine information on trade flows and trade policy measures of Members Observers and other selected economies. The information is retrieved from various WTO Divisions and external sources and presented in standardized format for quick reference. The indicators are divided into five categories: Basic economic indicators – population GDP current account balance etc. Trade policy indicators – specific WTO relevant information including tariff binding information import duties collected in total tax revenue the number of dispute rulings(complainant defendant) notifications outstanding and contingency measures in force. Merchandise trade indicators (customs based statistics) – information on total trade flows broken down by broad product categories and major origins and destinations. Commercial services indicators (balance of payments based statistics) – trends in total trade flows and a breakdown by major components. Industrial property indicators – annual number of patents granted and marks registered in the name of residents and non residents in the economy.
Trade Policy Review: Mauritania 2018
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of Mauritania.
Mettre le commerce au service de l’environnement, de la prospérité et de la résilience
Le commerce international offre des possibilités uniques pour aider à relever des défis environnementaux toujours plus pressants tout en favorisant la prospérité économique et sociale. Cette nouvelle publication conjointe de l’Organisation mondiale du commerce et d’ONU Environnement montre comment le commerce peut soutenir l’action des pouvoirs publics des entreprises des innovateurs et des consommateurs en vue de renforcer les économies et de protéger l’environnement.
WTO Public Forum 2011
The sessions held during the 2011 Public Forum triggered a frank and open debate on the principal global challenges for the multilateral trading system. The Forum also sought to identify practical and effective solutions and ways forward to enable the WTO to adapt and respond effectively to our fast-changing world. A chapter is devoted to each of the sessions held during the three-day programme.
Report to the TPRB from the Director-General on Trade-Related Developments (2012)
Lamy reports no slowdown in new trade restrictions: Director-General Pascal Lamy in his report on trade-related developments issued on 29 June 2012 said that “there has been no slowdown in the imposition of new trade restrictions over the past seven months”. He noted that “the more recent wave of trade restrictions seems no longer to be aimed at combatting the temporary effects of the global crisis but rather at trying to stimulate recovery through national industrial planning which is a an altogether longer-term affair”.
Report on G20 Trade Measures (2018)
The WTO’s eighteenth monitoring report on Group of 20 (G20) trade measures issued on 9 November shows that G20 economies introduced fewer trade-restrictive measures compared to the previous review period. The estimated trade coverage of these restrictions recorded during the period of mid-May 2017 to mid-October 2017 slightly exceeded the coverage of trade-facilitating measures.
Trade Profiles 2012
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 import duties) merchandise trade flows (broken down by broad product categories and major origins and destinations) commercial trade flows (with a breakdown by major components) and industrial property indicators (such as annual number of patents granted). Presented in a handy format with one page devoted to each country Trade Profiles offers a concise overview of global trade.
Trade Profiles 2019
Trade Profiles 2019 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 information is available for all WTO members and observers and for other selected economies. For each economy the data is presented in a handy two-page format providing a concise overview of global trade. The publication is an invaluable reference tool for anyone looking for essential trade statistics.
Les 25 ans de l’OMC: Une rétrospective en photos
« Les 25 ans de l’OMC: une rétrospective en photos» rend compte de certains des moments clés de la vie de l'OMC depuis sa création le 1er janvier 1995. Plus de 150 photos illustrent les travaux menés par l'Organisation au cours du dernier quart de siècle témoignant de 25 années de défis de réussites et de persévérance.
Trade Policy Review: The State of Kuwait 2012
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of The State of Kuwait.
Report on G20 Trade Measures (2014)
WTO report says restrictive trade measures continue to rise in G-20 economies: Restrictive trade measures introduced by G-20 economies since 2008 continue to rise according to the latest WTO report on recent trade developments issued on 6 November 2014. Given the continuing uncertainties in the global economy the report stresses the need for countries to show restraint in imposing new measures and to eliminate more of the existing measures.
GATT Disputes: 1948-1995 - Overview and One-Page Case Summaries (Vol. 1)
GATT disputes: 1948-1995 (Volume 1) provides verified and factual information on disputes brought by contracting parties to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) from 1948 to 1995 when the GATT was superseded by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The publication provides a comprehensive overview of dispute settlement activities under the GATT 1947 and a one-page case summary for each of the 316 GATT disputes brought by contracting parties during this period. Volume 2 of this publication covers GATT dispute settlement procedures. The two volumes offer insights into the evolution of dispute settlement under the GATT 1947 which served as the foundation for the Dispute Settlement Understanding created by the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO.
Trade Policy Review: Ghana 2008
“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 key data. This edition looks into the trade practices of Ghana.