Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #WTOtransparency
Most recents (4)
#G7 #G7TradeMinisters communiqué:
Now circulated in @wto. Its 6 pages includes a couple of paragraphs on “#TradeTransparency”
Includes “transparency in all respects” but the focus is narrow:
• market distorting practices
• notifications on goods
1/16 docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
Now circulated in @wto. Its 6 pages includes a couple of paragraphs on “#TradeTransparency”
Includes “transparency in all respects” but the focus is narrow:
• market distorting practices
• notifications on goods
1/16 docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
But #TradeTransparency and #wtoTransparency are much more than that.
The #G7TradeMinisters have nothing to say on improving external transparency so the world knows what is happening in the WTO and in other trade negotiations
2/16 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
The #G7TradeMinisters have nothing to say on improving external transparency so the world knows what is happening in the WTO and in other trade negotiations
2/16 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
What else do the #G7 #G7TradeMinisters say?
First some nice words on being committed to “free and fair trade” (who isn’t?), tackling the pandemic (who isn’t?), sustainable development goals (who isn’t?), and support @wto reform (who isn’t?)
3/16 docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
First some nice words on being committed to “free and fair trade” (who isn’t?), tackling the pandemic (who isn’t?), sustainable development goals (who isn’t?), and support @wto reform (who isn’t?)
3/16 docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
Discussions on sustainability are taking place among delegations and experts in the @wto this week.
Sadly, despite being “open and transparent” the WTO keeps most of its meeting agendas secret, like this one.
But there are ways …
#WtoTransparency
1/2 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/in-keeping-wit…
Sadly, despite being “open and transparent” the WTO keeps most of its meeting agendas secret, like this one.
But there are ways …
#WtoTransparency
1/2 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/in-keeping-wit…
@BobWolfeSPS and I have written at length (with a short summary too) about the need to include transparency in the discussion of WTO reform. Releasing agendas publicly would be a good starting point
#WtoTransparency
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#WtoTransparency
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P.S. On the other hand, for a bit of balance, we do know what the @wto Dispute Settlement Body will discuss tomorrow. But it's an exception to the general rule
docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
docs.wto.org/dol2fe/Pages/S…
RECAP, IN A THREAD—TRADE TRANSPARENCY
1/17 THE MEANING isn’t so clear
With the clamour for reform, #WTOtransparency needs re-examining. @wto and its members should do better
A 4-part analysis with @BobWolfeSPS (+ great photos by @JayLouvion) #WTOreform
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
1/17 THE MEANING isn’t so clear
With the clamour for reform, #WTOtransparency needs re-examining. @wto and its members should do better
A 4-part analysis with @BobWolfeSPS (+ great photos by @JayLouvion) #WTOreform
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
2/17 Should @wto members pay more attention to external transparency?
Our recommendations are in tweet 16. Our reasons are in the rest of this thread, and the linked pieces.
#WTOtransparency #WTOreform
SHORT VERSION: tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
Our recommendations are in tweet 16. Our reasons are in the rest of this thread, and the linked pieces.
#WTOtransparency #WTOreform
SHORT VERSION: tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
3/17 TRANSPARENCY
A WTO aim—reliable info about governments’ rules and practices reduces uncertainty about trade.
Also makes taxpayers’ money accountable.
But *occasionally* too much public info can impede work in the WTO
#WTOtransparency #WTOreform
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
A WTO aim—reliable info about governments’ rules and practices reduces uncertainty about trade.
Also makes taxpayers’ money accountable.
But *occasionally* too much public info can impede work in the WTO
#WTOtransparency #WTOreform
tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
NEW with @BobWolfeSPS
Short and long reads on WTO and transparency as part of #WTOreform
It all be began light-heartedly here on trade Twitter. But digging deeper into the topic reveals the complexity. Transparency is more than it seems.
SHORT READ: tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
Short and long reads on WTO and transparency as part of #WTOreform
It all be began light-heartedly here on trade Twitter. But digging deeper into the topic reveals the complexity. Transparency is more than it seems.
SHORT READ: tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
NEW: WTO, trade and transparency, with @BobWolfeSPS
“We have a particular interest in the prospects for successful reform of the WTO and its negotiations. Would more transparency help? Would less?”
LONG READ PART 1 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
“We have a particular interest in the prospects for successful reform of the WTO and its negotiations. Would more transparency help? Would less?”
LONG READ PART 1 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
…One minister insisted the draft mustn’t be released until approved. Next moment, delegates from that country were in the press room giving copies to favoured journalists…
What does this say about #WTOtransparency? And leaks?
Part 2 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
With @BobWolfeSPS
What does this say about #WTOtransparency? And leaks?
Part 2 tradebetablog.wordpress.com/2021/04/26/wto…
With @BobWolfeSPS
