THE DOHA ROUND: CAN WE GET TO YES?

18th November 2009

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Throughout eight years of on-again, off-again, sometimes painful negotiations, a familiar refrain has been heard from trade ministers worldwide-that they “remain committed to the Doha Round.” How much has been accomplished thus far, and how did we get where we are today? Beyond the political rhetoric, what concrete steps could negotiators take to reach an agreement by the end of 2010? How has the political landscape influenced negotiations? If an agreement cannot be reached, what would that mean for the WTO and its member nations, particularly the least developed countries that this round was supposed to help? A panel of critics and former negotiators will ponder the future of the Doha Round of Negotiations. Registration is open until 18 November 2009. The event is organised by the Washington International Trade Association. For more information, visit http://www.wita.org/ht/display/EventDetails/i/38066/pid/317.