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The WTO and its Development Obligation

The WTO and its Development Obligation

Elimma C. Ezeani

(2011)

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Abstract

‘The WTO and its Development Obligation: Prospects for Global Trade’ presents a sound argument in favour of the WTO adhering to its long-standing development obligation. Ezeani goes further than merely highlighting the problems of developing country integration, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the underlying factors that are preventing developing countries from making meaningful gains through participation in global trade. She assesses the effectiveness of current 'development-based' programmes of the WTO as well as the DSB, and stresses the importance for developing countries of recognising the potential benefits of global trade.

Through an account of the beginnings of organised global trade, Ezeani strengthens the case against treating developing countries differently by examining the fundamental constraints of applying early economic principles to the modern environment.


'This book adopts an interdisciplinary perspective, taking the law of the WTO as its foundation, but also delving into questions of political economy, international relations, and development studies. A significant contribution to the debate on trade and development, and the role of the WTO.' —Piet Eeckhout, Director of the Centre of European Law, Kings College London


‘The WTO and its Development Obligation: Prospects for Global Trade’ boldly argues that, in view of the WTO's development-based focus, there is an urgent need for developing countries to realise the potential benefits of global trade in their domestic environment. Ezeani also acknowledges and examines the underlying factors which make it challenging for developing countries to make meaningful gains from participating in global trade.


Elimma C. Ezeani PhD is a lecturer in Law at Aberdeen Business School. Her publications include 'Implementing the SPS Agreement: An Inversely Proportional Developing Country Obligation?' in the 'Manchester Journal of International Law', 'Trade Decisions Devoid of Judicial Activism: Too Much Too Soon for the Dispute Settlement Body' in the 'Journal of International Trade Law' and 'Carpe Diem! Developing Countries and Global Trade in Services' in 'AE & E Legal Newsletter'.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Matter i
Half Title i
Title iii
Copyright iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS v
PREFACE ix
LIST OF CASES xiii
LIST OF STATUTES AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS xvii
ABBREVIATIONS xix
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xxi
Main Matter xxiii
INTRODUCTION xxiii
Chapter One. THE WTO AND THE RULES-BASED SYSTEM 1
Chapter Two. DEVELOPMENT AND THE WTO APPROACH 13
Chapter Three. DEVELOPING COUNTRY INTEGRATION 55
Chapter Four. JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT QUESTION 107
Chapter Five. THE WAY FORWARD: MULTILATERAL CO-OPERATION AND INTERNAL REFORM 133
CONCLUSION 149
End Matter 155
Appendix (Selected Case Study). OBLIGATIONS AND CHALLENGES UNDER THE WTO AGREEMENT ON SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY STANDARDS 155
NOTES 197
Chapter One 197
Chapter Two 203
Chapter Three 216
Chapter Four 227
Chapter Five 233
Conclusion 235
Appendix 235
BIBLIOGRAPHY 243
Books/Papers 243
Other 251
INDEX 257