The most favoured nation (MFN) clause is a status granted by one country to another to ensure non-discriminatory trade. Countries with MFN status receive reduced tariffs and cannot be discriminated against in trade. The MFN status prevents preferential treatment to certain countries and guarantees equal trade terms. It is an important principle governed by the World Trade Organization that covers trade in goods, services, and intellectual property rights. While MFN aims to promote fair trade, exceptions are made to support developing countries through systems like the Generalized System of Preferences.
The document summarizes the key aspects of dispute settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO). It outlines the improvements made relative to the prior GATT system, including establishing automatic procedures for establishing panels and adopting reports. The main stages of dispute settlement under the WTO are described as consultations, panel establishment, panel procedures, appellate review, implementation, and determination of a reasonable period of time for compliance. The document provides an example case between Antigua/Barbuda and the United States regarding gambling services to illustrate how the dispute settlement process works.
The document discusses key principles of extradition including double criminality, specialty, and political exceptions. It provides examples of the extradition of Atong Ang from the US to the Philippines to face plunder charges and the arrest of Jose Maria Sison in the Netherlands for his involvement in assassinations in the Philippines. Due to the lack of an extradition treaty, the Philippine government will wait for the Dutch resolution of Sison's case before seeking his return.
The document presents an overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses the objectives, history, structure, principles, agreements, and role of the WTO. The WTO aims to help trade become more smooth, fair, free and predictable through administering trade agreements and resolving disputes between member nations. It also provides special provisions and assistance to developing countries. The WTO's role is to promote open, fair and undistorted global competition through trade liberalization and economic reforms.
The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) created a framework for international trade rules in services. GATS aims to promote services trade liberalization on a mutually advantageous basis. It covers four modes of supplying services: cross-border trade, consumption abroad, commercial presence, and presence of natural persons. Under GATS, countries schedule specific commitments to liberalize certain services sectors and modes of supply, while maintaining exceptions. Commitments are bound under the GATS framework and principles of most-favored nation treatment and transparency.
this will help us all understand the principles of the WTO and how they already work to eliminate discrimination, increase predictability, openness, etc.
State succession,Kinds, Theories & consequences of state succession.Keshav Choudhary
Detail about the state succession, Kinds of State Succession, Theories of State Succession & Consequences of State Succession in Public International law. It is helpful for all Law and other competitive exam.
WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION COMPLETE DETAILS RELATED TO WTO Gaurav Purohit
COMPLETE NOTES ON WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION COVERING LOGO AND WTO IM NUTSHELL, SOME FACTS RELATED TO WTO, FUNCTIONS OF WTO, OBJECTIVES, NEED AND STRUCTURE
The Doha Round was launched in 2001 in Doha, Qatar to further lower trade barriers beyond the Uruguay Round. Its key objectives were reducing barriers to agricultural and manufacturing trade as well as expanding trade in services and intellectual property regulations. However, negotiations faced many challenges around agriculture subsidies and access for developing countries, intellectual property and public health issues, and special treatment for developing nations. The round ultimately did not reach a consensus and collapsed in 2015 without a final agreement.
What is international dispute? What are the various ways of settling the international dispute? Explain Pacific means of settling the dispute. Explain the coercive method of solving the dispute. In this ppt we deal with all these question that will be helpful for law exams.
The Agreement on Trade-Related Investment Measures (TRIMs) aims to promote trade liberalization while ensuring competition. It recognizes that certain investment measures can distort trade. The TRIMs Agreement clarifies that GATT Articles III (national treatment) and XI (prohibition of quantitative restrictions) apply to investment measures related to trade in goods. It includes an illustrative list of measures inconsistent with these articles, such as local content requirements and import/export balancing requirements. The agreement establishes notification requirements for members and transition periods for eliminating inconsistent measures. It focuses on limiting investment measures' impact on trade in goods and does not regulate foreign investment or services.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international body that oversees global trade rules and settles disputes. It has 157 member states and seeks to liberalize trade, ensure a level playing field for all, and assist developing countries. The WTO agreements aim to promote open and fair trade for goods, services, and intellectual property through a rules-based system with binding dispute resolution. The current Doha Round of negotiations seeks to make global trade more inclusive but faces ongoing disagreements, particularly regarding agriculture.
An anti-dumping duty is a protectionist tariff that a domestic government imposes on foreign imports that it believes are priced below fair market value. To protect local businesses and markets, many countries impose stiff duties on products they believe are being dumped in their national market.
The document discusses antidumping law and investigations. It provides background on key concepts like dumping, injury determination, calculation of dumping margins, the antidumping investigation process, history and criticisms of antidumping measures. It also includes case studies on Indian telecom equipment and the US shrimp industry organizing against antidumping actions.
This document discusses the principle of national treatment under international trade law. Some key points:
- National treatment means imported goods should receive no less favorable treatment than domestic goods once they enter the market. It is a central WTO principle to eliminate non-tariff barriers.
- The document examines national treatment provisions in GATT, GATS, and TRIPS. It also discusses exceptions for government procurement and domestic subsidies.
- Two case summaries are provided. In Japan - Alcoholic Beverages, a Japanese tax scheme was found to violate national treatment by taxing imported vodka higher than domestic shochu. In Korea - Alcoholic Beverages, Korea's tax regime also violated national treatment by imposing lower taxes on
International Business:MOST FAVOURED NATION (mfn) treatmentZaheer Sayyed
The Most Favored Nation (MFN) treatment is a status awarded by one nation to another in international trade that guarantees that nation will not be treated worse than any other nation. There are conditional and unconditional types of MFN treatment. MFN treatment benefits countries by allowing imports from the most efficient suppliers, protecting bilateral trade concessions, and restraining domestic protectionism. Key features of MFN treatment include being a treaty-based obligation governed by similar objective situations, not applying to special contracts, and ensuring equal treatment for foreign investors.
The document discusses the New International Economic Order (NIEO) which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1974 to restructure international economic relations and reduce inequality between developed and developing countries. The goals of the NIEO included ending protectionism, transferring capital, technology, and resources from developed to developing nations, and controlling the negative effects of multinational corporations. However, five years after adoption there was a lack of commitment and political will from developed countries to implement structural economic changes or the NIEO resolutions.
This presentation depicts the evolution of International Trade Law and major steps taken to formulate the specialized forum dealing solely on international trade negotiations, it further enumerates the significance of World Trade Organizatio
As the focal point in the United Nations system for investment
and technology, and building on 30 years of experience in these
areas, UNCTAD, through the Division on Investment and Enterprise
(DIAE), promotes understanding of key issues, particularly matters
related to foreign direct investment (FDI). DIAE assists developing
countries in attracting and benefiting from FDI by building their
productive capacities, enhancing their international competitiveness
and raising awareness about the relationship between investment
and sustainable development. The emphasis is on an integrated
policy approach to investment and enterprise development.
The term “country” as used in this study also refers, as
appropriate, to territories or areas. The designations employed and
the presentation of the material do not imply the expression of any
opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United
Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or
area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its
frontiers or boundaries. In addition, the designations of country
groups are intended solely for statistical or analytical convenience
and do not necessarily express a judgment about the stage of
development reached by a particular country or area in the
development process.
MFN Status and Trade between Pakistan and IndiaTabassum Naveed
This document summarizes the trade relationship between Pakistan and India, including their history of conflict and the implications of Pakistan granting Most Favored Nation (MFN) status to India. Some key points:
- Trade between the two countries has fluctuated since partition in 1947 due to several armed conflicts between them.
- Pakistan's trade balance shifted from a surplus to a deficit with India in recent decades as India's economy has grown larger.
- Granting MFN status could increase trade but local Pakistani industries worry about facing competition from subsidized Indian goods without fair conditions.
- While increased trade could benefit both economies, Pakistan needs to ensure reciprocity and a level playing field for its businesses in any
Pakistan's exports to and imports from India from 2001-2010 are presented. Pakistan's top exports to India were edible fruit, nuts, oils, and organic chemicals. Its top imports from India were sugar, cotton, manmade filaments, and organic chemicals. While geographical proximity and cultural affinity could support more trade, current levels remain low due to sensitive item restrictions, high trade costs, and a trust deficit between the countries. Further trade liberalization and diplomatic efforts are recommended to expand bilateral trade.
The MFN backbone consists of a fiber-optic ring connecting hybrid fiber-coax nodes throughout the city. The nodes distribute coaxial cabling to neighborhoods. Six data routers connect to the ring and link businesses to the MFN via fiber-optic connections. At businesses, the fiber enters the building and connects to a media converter and Ethernet switch, linking computers via UTP cabling in a star topology.
Competition Law Conference May 2016 Triage for MFNsLuke Wainscoat
This document summarizes a presentation on efficiently assessing whether most favored nation (MFN) clauses are likely to lessen competition. It outlines a four step process: 1) applying safe harbors based on market power, coverage, and type of MFN. 2) determining if there is a coherent theory of harm consistent with facts and economic theory. 3) assessing if there are likely substantial benefits also consistent with facts and theory. 4) conducting an empirical assessment using techniques like natural experiments and hypothesis testing. Examples are provided on MFNs in the hotel booking and gas pipeline industries.
The document discusses most favoured nation (MFN) status in international trade. It provides the following key points:
1. MFN status is granted by one country to another to ensure equal trade advantages like reduced tariffs. It prevents discrimination among trading partners.
2. All WTO members must treat each other equally as trading partners. If benefits are given to one country, the same benefits must be extended to other WTO members.
3. Developing countries receive special consideration under MFN status and trade agreements like GSP. MFN status aims to promote fair and non-discriminatory trade.
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Technology transfer involves sharing skills, knowledge, technologies and methods between organizations to make scientific and technological developments more widely accessible. It includes activities like evaluating inventions, marketing technologies, licensing, protecting intellectual property, and assisting in business creation. Tax issues arise for the home country exporting the technology, the host country importing it, and multinational companies. Payments related to international technology transfer like royalties and fees for technical services are taxable in the hands of the foreign recipient in India. Tax policies can increase costs and reduce returns from technology transfer.
- Trade between India and Pakistan has fluctuated over time, with Pakistan typically having a favorable balance until the early 1990s when it shifted in India's favor.
- Granting MFN status to India would require Pakistan to treat Indian imports no less favorably than imports from other WTO members under the principle of non-discrimination.
- There are arguments both for and against granting MFN status to India based on potential economic benefits and risks regarding increased imports and trade imbalance.
Starbucks started in the 1970s in Seattle and has since grown into one of the largest international coffee chains. It aims to establish itself as the premier purveyor of the finest coffee in the world while maintaining its principles of growth. Starbucks emphasizes ethical sourcing and social responsibility. It provides a relaxing atmosphere and high quality coffee and food products. While facing threats from rising costs and increased competition, Starbucks explores opportunities for expansion internationally and increasing its product offerings.
The document discusses Most Favored Nation (MFN) clauses, which are commonly used in contracts to ensure the lowest price for a product or service. It notes that MFN clauses are included in hospital contracts in Michigan and other insurers have received them. It also discusses establishing the Insurance Commissioner's authority to approve or reject MFN clauses on a case-by-case basis to evaluate their appropriate use and reduce healthcare costs for Michigan residents.
This document discusses regional trade agreements and exceptions allowed under the WTO. It notes that the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) emerged from a regional/bilateral world and questions how broadly the most favored nation (MFN) clause should apply and what is the scope of its application. It examines challenges around the breadth of exceptions to MFN and reviews requirements under Article XXIV for establishing customs unions and free trade areas. It also discusses development aspects of regional trade agreements and the political issues around balancing MFN and state sovereignty in global trade governance.
This document discusses regional trade agreements and provides examples of various types of agreements. It begins by defining regionalism and multilateralism in international trade. It then describes the types of regional trade agreements from preferential trade areas to common markets. Examples of regional agreements include the European Union, NAFTA, and Mercosur. The economic effects of regional agreements like trade creation and trade diversion are also analyzed using Brazil, Argentina, and Venezuela as an example. Key issues with agreements like NAFTA on wages and the environment are also summarized.
McDonald's is the largest fast food company operating in over 121 countries with over 35,000 locations and 1.5 million employees. Their vision is to provide outstanding quality, service, cleanliness and value to make every customer smile. Their mission is to be their customers' favorite place to eat and drink. Some key points about their strategy in India include tailoring their menu to local customs by removing pork and beef and emphasizing vegetarian options, sourcing 99% of products locally, and opening all-vegetarian locations in religious sites. They also use made-to-order food preparation and focus on affordable prices to stay competitive.
This document discusses different levels of economic integration between countries, ranging from free trade areas to political unions. It includes free trade areas, customs unions, common markets, economic unions, and political unions as the main levels. Examples provided are NAFTA, the EU, MERCOSUR, USAEEA, and the common market.
The Japanese automotive industry rapidly increased production from the 1970s-1990s, overtaking the US to become the world's largest producer with over 13 million vehicles annually. Japanese automakers pioneered just-in-time manufacturing and production methods that emphasized quality, efficiency and affordability. By the 2000s, Japan's market share declined slightly with increased competition, though it remains a major global producer and exporter, with companies like Toyota and Honda among the world's largest.
The New International Economic Order (NIEO) emerged in the 1970s in response to concerns about imbalances in global trade and the world economy. Developing countries advocated for reforms that included permanent sovereignty over natural resources, restrictions on foreign investments, and greater preferential trade agreements. This was prompted by issues like rising oil prices, overfishing of marine resources, and developing countries feeling disadvantaged by the existing international system. The 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and creation of exclusive economic zones further consolidated control over fisheries by coastal nations. While improving production and management in some cases, it also led to new challenges around regulating access and shared stocks. Various agreements and conventions were adopted to promote sustainable and equitable management of fisher
The document discusses Pakistan's potential to benefit from the European Union's Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus program. It outlines how GSP Plus could help Pakistan by exempting its exports from tariffs and quotas. However, Pakistan must meet certain requirements to qualify, such as complying with international labor laws and environmental standards. If Pakistan invests in industrial capacity building and addresses issues like its energy crisis, GSP Plus could increase its exports by $6 billion annually and boost its economy. The document recommends steps Pakistan must take to strengthen its industries and meet the program's compliance standards.
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited was set up in 1945 as Mahindra & Mohammed and changed its name in 1948. It is part of the Mahindra Group, a large automotive and manufacturing conglomerate. M&M's automotive division produces a wide range of vehicles including SUVs, pickup trucks, and three-wheelers. The company traces its origins back to 1945 and has grown into a large group over time.
The document provides information on regional trade agreements, international economic institutions, and their objectives. It discusses the IMF, World Bank, WTO, NAFTA, ASEAN, SAARC, and MERCOSUR. The IMF was established to regulate exchange rates and enforce monetary system rules. The World Bank makes development loans to help countries pursue poverty reduction goals. UNCTAD deals with trade, investment, and development issues to promote equitable economic growth between developed and developing nations.
Regional integration refers to the process where states enter agreements to enhance cooperation through regional institutions and rules. The key objectives of regional integration include strengthening trade, private sector development, economic growth, good governance, and reducing social exclusion. Regional trade agreements (RTAs) like the European Union (EU) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) aim to reduce tariffs and trade barriers between member nations. Other RTAs discussed include the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) which seeks to establish a free trade area across South Asia.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in 1995 as the successor to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The WTO provides a framework for negotiating and formalizing international trade rules and settling disputes between member nations. It aims to ensure a rules-based global trading system and fair trade by reducing barriers to trade. The WTO has over 120 member countries and administers international trade agreements regulating trade in goods, services and intellectual property.
The document discusses several international economic organizations including UNCTAD, which aims to integrate developing countries into the global economy; the Common Fund for Commodities, which facilitates international commodity agreements; and WIPO, which protects intellectual property rights globally. It also describes different types of regional trade agreements from preferential trading to economic unions and lists major regional trade blocks and India’s participation in them. Finally, it provides overviews of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group.
The document discusses the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement, and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It outlines the key objectives and principles of GATT, including trade without discrimination, protection only through tariffs, a stable basis for trade, and consultations. It then discusses the TRIPS agreement and its principles and coverage areas. Finally, it describes the establishment of the WTO as the successor to GATT and its objectives, functions, structure, membership rules, and role in promoting globalization through freer trade.
The document provides an overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses that the WTO is an international organization that oversees and liberalizes global trade. The WTO aims to improve welfare by administering trade agreements, facilitating trade negotiations, and settling trade disputes. The document outlines the key WTO agreements and principles of non-discrimination, predictability, competitiveness, and benefits for developing countries. It also discusses the impact of WTO on India, including increased exports and foreign investment as well as developmental issues.
The document discusses various types of regional trade agreements including free trade areas, customs unions, and common markets. It describes key regional agreements such as ASEAN, SAARC, NAFTA, the EU, and TPP. The main objectives of regional trade agreements are to obtain economic benefits, pursue non-economic goals, ensure market access, and improve bargaining strength. Advantages include increased economic growth, technological innovation, investment, and trade. The document also discusses concepts like trade creation, trade diversion, rules of origin, and the relationship between regionalism and multilateral trade agreements under the WTO.
The document discusses various types of regional trade agreements including free trade areas, customs unions, and common markets. It describes key regional agreements such as ASEAN, SAARC, NAFTA, the EU, and TPP. The main objectives of regional trade agreements are to obtain economic benefits, pursue non-economic goals, ensure market access, and improve bargaining strength. Advantages include increased economic growth, technological innovation, investment, and trade. The document also discusses concepts like trade creation, trade diversion, rules of origin, and the relationship between regionalism and multilateral trade agreements under the WTO.
The document provides an overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its relevance to India. It discusses that the WTO was formed in 1995 to replace the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The objectives of the WTO include promoting multilateral trade and reducing barriers to free trade. India is a founding member of the WTO and the organization's rules have impacted India's agriculture, services, and intellectual property sectors. The document also outlines some of the key WTO agreements such as GATT, GATS, TRIPS, and provisions related to market access, domestic support, and export subsidies in agriculture.
The document provides information on the history and structure of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses how the WTO replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1995 as the international body governing global trade rules. Key details include:
- GATT was created in 1947 as a temporary agreement but became the basis for international trade for 47 years until the WTO was established.
- The WTO was formed after the 1986-1994 Uruguay Round negotiations which expanded trade rules beyond just goods to include services, intellectual property, dispute settlement, and agriculture.
- The WTO has 164 member countries and oversees 30 agreements and commitments related to lowering trade barriers and resolving disputes between members
Lecture no. 17 world trade organization and regional trade agreementDildar Ali
The document discusses various trade organizations and agreements including:
- The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which was established in 1947 and became the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995.
- Important rounds of GATT negotiations including the Kennedy, Tokyo, and Uruguay rounds which established the WTO and expanded trade rules.
- Regional trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and proposals for further agreements in other regions.
- Other existing regional organizations and trade blocs in Asia (ASEAN), South America (Mercosur), the Caribbean (CARICOM), and former Soviet states (CIS).
The document provides an overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses that the WTO was formed in 1995 and replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The WTO has 153 member countries and its key functions include implementing trade agreements, settling disputes, and reviewing members' economic policies. The document outlines several major WTO agreements related to goods, services, intellectual property, dispute settlement, and trade policy reviews. It also discusses the impact of WTO on Indian agriculture, particularly related to market access, domestic support, and export subsidies.
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The document provides a history and overview of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its evolution into the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses that GATT was established in 1947 to promote international trade and reduce trade barriers. Key aspects of GATT included non-discrimination principles and prohibiting quantitative trade restrictions. GATT was then transformed into the WTO in 1995 which established a stronger institutional framework with agreements covering trade in goods, services, and intellectual property. The WTO operates through a hierarchical structure with ministerial conferences and councils overseeing areas like trade in goods, services, and dispute settlement. Decision-making aims to be consensus-based.
The document discusses the history and evolution of international trade organizations from GATT to the modern World Trade Organization (WTO). It describes how GATT was established in 1947 to promote global free trade but lacked enforcement capabilities. Key points include:
- GATT negotiations led to trade liberalization but favored developed nations.
- The WTO was established in 1995 to replace GATT and provide stronger rules and a dispute resolution process.
- The document also outlines important regional trade agreements like NAFTA, ASEAN, and EU/US negotiations on T-TIP.
- Both global and regional approaches aim to reduce trade barriers but have different impacts on developed vs. developing economies.
The document discusses the history and evolution of international trade organizations from GATT to the modern World Trade Organization (WTO). It describes how GATT was established in 1947 to promote global free trade but lacked enforcement capabilities. Key points include:
- GATT negotiations led to trade liberalization but favored developed nations.
- The WTO was established in 1995 to replace GATT and provide stronger rules and a dispute resolution process.
- The WTO aims to facilitate trade through policies like most favored nation status and reducing tariffs and barriers.
- Regional trade agreements also proliferated like NAFTA, ASEAN, and the EU to liberalize trade among neighboring states.
This presentation talks about the intellectual property rights and the various treaties related to them, their history and functions, GATT, WTO, International Agreements, Madrid Protocol, TRIPS and Berne Convention are given in detail. The presentation will give you an overview of how IPR works in trade relalated aspects throughout the world, across international borders.
The document discusses the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It was established in 1948 with 23 founding member countries including India. GATT's primary actions were to freeze and reduce tariff levels on commodities to liberalize trade. It played a prominent role in settling trade disputes and brought about significant reductions in tariffs and non-tariff barriers through 8 rounds of negotiations. GATT was created as part of the International Trade Organization but became an independent organization when the ITO failed. In 1994, GATT was replaced by the World Trade Organization.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established in 1995 to replace the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It provides a framework for negotiating and formalizing international trade rules and settling disputes between member nations. The WTO has nearly 150 member countries and its core principles include non-discriminatory treatment between trading partners, freer trade through negotiated tariff reductions, predictability through binding and transparency of trade commitments, and fair competition through agreed rules. While the WTO aims to liberalize trade, it allows developing countries flexibility in implementation and supports continued negotiation of trade issues. Some criticisms argue it favors commercial interests over other issues, but the WTO disputes these claims and emphasizes its role in facilitating trade to boost growth
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Supranational Organizations
and International Institutions
“Mankind always takes up only such problems as it thinks it can solve.”
—Albert O. Hirschman
Chapter ObjeCtives
this chapter will:
• Identify major international trade organizations, such as the World Trade
Organization and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development,
and the roles they play in shaping the international business environment
• Describe the major financial institutions, such as the World Bank and
the International Finance Corporation, and the assistance they provide in
channeling financial resources to developing countries
• Review the growth of regional financial institutions and their important
positions as providers of financial resources
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Increasing economic, financial, and commercial interdependence among nations of the
world after World War II created a need to coordinate international action and policies
to secure the smooth flow of trade. Apart from regular, periodic meetings of officials
and business leaders from different countries, these nations recognized a need for the
establishment of permanent organizations to provide stability and continuity to the
process of international economic interchange. Some supranational bodies were set
up in the period immediately following World War II, while more were established
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a temporary measure to reduce trade barriers among its founding members. Since its
inception in 1947, GATT evolved into a permanent body to include most industrial and
developing countries, excluding those of the socialist bloc.
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that had plagued international trade in the period between the two world wars, which
was reflected in high tariff barriers and a major slump in trade volumes. The objectives
of GATT—liberalization of international trade restrictions and the lowering of tariff
barriers—were to be achieved by multilateral negotiations and voluntarily agreed-upon
rules of conduct. As a permanent international body, GAT ...
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Land acquisition in India refers to the process by which the government acquires private land for purposes like industrialization, infrastructure development, and urbanization. It is governed by the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act of 2013. This act aims to provide fair compensation to landowners and rehabilitation benefits to livelihood losers. However, land acquisition remains a controversial issue in India due to concerns about inadequate compensation, forced displacement of people, and negative social and economic impacts. The process of land acquisition has also faced protests and legal challenges in several states.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the value of all final goods and services produced in a country or region over a period of time. GDP is calculated by totaling consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports. Consumption includes spending on durable goods, non-durable goods, and services by households. Investment includes business and household capital expenditures. Government spending consists of government purchases of goods and services but not transfer payments. Net exports are calculated as exports minus imports of goods and services. India has one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a GDP of $2183 billion in 2015 and a growth rate of 7.3% that year.
To help navigate current and future uncertainty and disruptive change, while effectively delivering on its mandate, UNEP has been implementing an institutionalized approach to strategic foresight and horizon scanning with the view to developing an anticipatory and future-oriented culture. This mirrors the growing interest and demand for foresight that is also reinforced by the United Nations reform agenda and the Secretary-General’s report on ‘Our Common Agenda’, which calls for all UN agencies, as well as all UN member states, to engage foresight practices more deeply and apply the derived insights to address global systemic risks. This process has culminated in the development of the present report “Navigating New Horizons – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing”, produced by UNEP in collaboration with the International Science Council. The report calls for the world to pay heed and respond to a range of emerging challenges that could disrupt planetary health and wellbeing. It presents insights on eight critical global shifts that are accelerating the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity and nature loss and pollution and waste. Eighteen signals of change – identified by hundreds of global experts and distilled through regional and stakeholder consultations that included youth – offer a glimpse into potential disruptions, both positive and negative, that the world needs to keep a watching brief on. The report outlines how to create an enabling environment for better decision-making by creating a new social contract, embracing agile and adaptive governance, and increasing integrated accessible data and knowledge. The report offers a stark reminder of the interconnectedness and fragility of our systems in the 21st Century and warns that prioritizing short-term gains over anticipatory action and preparedness jeopardizes long-term prosperity and planetary health. However, it also points to the tremendous potential and human ingenuity that can be leveraged in the spirit of discovery and cooperation to deliver solutions across the triple crisis. The outcomes of the report will be integrated into UNEP’s strategic planning, potentially influencing the next UNEP Medium-Term Strategy, presenting an opportunity to consider expanding programmes in areas like artificial intelligence, new technology, and robotics in agriculture, prompting discussions on the level of engagement in these issues. This will ultimately serve UNEP in adopting a proactive posture and modernize tools for efficiency and cost savings. Furthermore, the report will serve as UNEPs contribution to the Summit of the Future. While it is not expected to substantively influence the Summit of the Future as such, it will serve to provide inputs into the preparatory discussions and events, including the High-level Political Forum, in the lead-up to the Summit of the Future as they relate to environmental dimensions.
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Most Favored Nations (MFN)
3. MOST FAVOURED NATION
• A most favoured nation clause is a level of status given to one
country by another and enforced by the World Trade Organization.
• A country grants this clause to another nation if it is interested in
increasing trade with that country.
• Countries achieving most favoured nation status are given specific
trade advantages such as reduced tariffs on imported goods.
4. • MFN status is a method of preventing discriminatory treatment
among members of an international trading organization.
• MFN status provides trade equality among partners by ensuring
that an importing country will not discriminate against
another country's goods in favour of those from a third
• Once the importing country grants any type of concession to
3rdparty country, this concession must be given to all other
countries
6. • Special consideration is given to countries that are classified as
"developing" by the World Trade Organization.
• GSP … Generalized System of Preferences
• The MFN status proclaimed in the GATT has been
granted to about 180 countries. Only a handful of communist countries
have been denied MFN status.
8. • MFN is so important that it is the first article of the (GATT), which
governs trade in goods.
• MFN is also a priority in the General Agreement on Trade in
Services (GATS) and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of
Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) although in each agreement the
principle is handled slightly differently.
• Together, those three agreements cover all three main areas of trade
handled by the WTO
10. Exceptions
• GATT members recognized in principle that the
"most favoured nation" rule should be relaxed to
accommodate the needs of developing countries, and
the UN Conference on Trade and
Development (established in 1964) has sought to
extend preferential treatment to the exports of the
developing countries
11. America MFN
• Currently, the only countries with Column Two
status are Cuba and North Korea are Not
Favoured By America
• In 1998, in America, “MFN” has been
Renamed as “Permanent Normal Trade
Relations” (NTR).
12. RUSSIAN MFN
• The major beneficiaries of Russia are Brazil, China, Turkey,
Ecuador, Argentina, South Korea, Iran and India.
• The report on preferential trade treatment of Belarus,
Kazakhstan and Russia in favour of developing and least
developed countries
• All of the Former Soviet States, Including Russia Were Granted
MFN status in 1996, but in 1996 the U.S. could not grant MFN
status to some members of the Former Soviet Union, Including
Russian Federation, Because of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment.
14. CHINA MFS
• There is no list of country that can enjoy MFN
rate from China
15. • The countries and areas initially denied MFN tariff treatment under Section
5 were:
• Albania, Bulgaria, China ,Czechoslovakia, Estonia, Germany Hungary,
Indochina (any part of Cambodia, Laos, or Vietnam under Communist
domination or control), Korea Kurile Islands, Latvia, Lithuania, Outer
Mongolia, Poland, Rumania, Southern Sakhalin Island, Soviet Union,
Tanna Tuva, and Tibet.
• Countries to which, at present, MFN tariff status is denied are Afghanistan,
Cuba, Laos, North Korea and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro)