Breaking the Deadlock on the Special Safeguard Mechanism
30th November 2008 • Co-organised with World Bank Institute
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To the surprise of many, the July 2008 mini-Ministerial meeting foundered on the issue of the Special Safeguard Mechanism (SSM), rather than leading to an agreement on modalities for agriculture and for non-agricultural market access. Talks since September have so far failed to find a formula that will allow both importers and exporters to resolve their differences on this controversial issue. ICTSD and the World Bank Institute hope that, by bringing to the table some fresh perspectives and new analysis, negotiators may eventually be able to break the deadlock on this important issue which many have argued is central to the ‘development agenda’ of the Doha Round. The dialogue should therefore be an opportunity to cast fresh light on some of the technical issues surrounding the triggers and remedies for the safeguard, and the implications these may have for trade flows in importing and exporting countries.
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