Making Trade in Services Supportive of Development in Commonwealth Small and Low-income Countries

Patrick Macrory; Sherry Stephenson

doi:10.14217/9781848591240-en

Making Trade in Services Supportive of Development in Commonwealth Small and Low-income Countries

Authors

Patrick Macrory

Sherry Stephenson

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-en

Synopsis

This Economic Paper assesses new innovative measures in trade in service negotiations that reflect the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by developing countries. It outlines the approaches that can help small and lowincome countries employ the Special and Differential Treatment Arrangements provided under the WTO GATS in a manner that is practical and supportive of their economic development.

Chapters

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-1-en

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Summary

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-2-en

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Introduction: Definition of Special and Differential Treatment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-3-en

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Special and Differential Treatment Commitments Provided to Developing Countries

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-4-en

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Challenges Faced by Business in Maximising Export and Investment Opportunities Derived from Special and Differential Treatment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-5-en

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Suggested Pro-development Special and Differential Treatment Arrangements and Measures

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-6-en

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How to Assess the Impact of Services Trade Liberalisation on Domestic vis-a-vis Foreign Service Suppliers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-7-en

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Approaches to Advance Special and Differential Treatment in the Multilateral Context

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-8-en

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SDT Provisions in Key North–South Regional Trade Agreements

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-9-en

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SDT Provisions in Key South–South Regional Trade Agreements

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-10-en

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GATS Provisions on Special and Differential Treatment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-11-en

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Doha Development Round Documents Calling for Special and Differential Treatment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-12-en

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Mode 4 Commitments by Developed Countries in North–South Regional Trade Agreements

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-13-en

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WTO Proposals Relating to Special and Differential Treatment in Trade in Services

DOI: https://doi.org/10.14217/9781848591240-14-en

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