this will help us all understand the principles of the WTO and how they already work to eliminate discrimination, increase predictability, openness, etc.
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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 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.
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The structure of the WTO. The structure of the WTO is dominated by its highest authority, the Ministerial Conference, composed of representatives of all WTO members, which is required to meet at least every two years and which can take decisions on all matters under any of the multilateral trade agreements.
The document provides information about the history and objectives of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its predecessor the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It discusses how GATT was created in 1947 and helped establish rules for international trade. It then explains how the WTO was established in 1995 to replace GATT and now has 160 member countries. The key objectives of the WTO are to liberalize trade, provide a framework for trade agreements and disputes, and help resolve trade issues between countries.
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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.
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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is the UN body dealing with trade, investment, and development issues. It was established in 1964 and has 194 member countries. UNCTAD aims to help developing countries make informed decisions to reduce global economic inequality and promote sustainable development. It undertakes research, provides a forum for discussions, and offers technical assistance on issues related to trade, investment, technology, and the specific needs of developing, landlocked, small island, and least developed nations.
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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.
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
The document discusses the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its evolution into the World Trade Organization (WTO). It notes that between 1947-1994 there were 8 rounds of GATT negotiations to reduce tariff rates and address non-tariff barriers. The final Uruguay Round led to the establishment of the WTO in 1995. The WTO expanded trade rules beyond goods to include services, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. It aims to promote open and fair global trade through agreements like GATT, GATS, TRIPS, and by resolving trade disputes between members.
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The document discusses the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its evolution into the World Trade Organization (WTO). It notes that GATT held 8 rounds of negotiations between 1947-1994 to reduce tariff rates and introduce rules on non-tariff barriers. The final Uruguay Round created the WTO in 1995 and expanded the scope of trade agreements to include services, intellectual property, and dispute resolution. The WTO now has 153 member countries and oversees global trade rules to promote open and free trade.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with global trade rules between nations. It has three main functions: 1) serving as a negotiating forum for trade agreements, 2) establishing a set of rules for international commerce through negotiated agreements, and 3) providing a place to settle trade disputes between member governments. The overriding goal of the WTO is to help trade flow freely while preventing undesirable side effects, which is important for economic development.
The 8th round of GATT negotiations, known as the Uruguay Round, resulted in the creation of the World Trade Organization in 1995. The WTO replaced GATT and provides a framework for multilateral trade negotiations while seeking to resolve trade disputes between member countries. It has overseen reductions in tariffs and established agreements covering trade in goods, services, and intellectual property rights. However, some criticize that negotiations favor developed countries and developing countries lack resources to effectively participate.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the international body that oversees global trade rules and settles disputes between countries. It aims to ensure trade flows freely, predictably, and openly. The WTO has over 150 member countries and agreements cover trade in goods, services, and intellectual property. It also has a dispute settlement process to peacefully resolve conflicts between members.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) was created after World War II to promote international trade by reducing trade barriers through negotiated tariff reductions. While intended to be a formal international organization, GATT remained an agreement. Its purposes of reducing trade barriers and promoting standards of living have been subsumed by the World Trade Organization. The WTO establishes global trade rules through member consensus and resolves trade disputes. Its aims are to increase trade and provide a platform for trade negotiations.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. It provides a forum for negotiating trade agreements, settling disputes, and overseeing a system of trade rules. The WTO currently has 164 member countries and agreements cover trade in goods, services and intellectual property. Its overarching goal is to help trade flow freely by removing obstacles and ensuring predictable and transparent trade policies.
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) supervises and liberalizes international trade according to agreements signed by member governments. It provides a framework for negotiating trade agreements and resolving disputes. The WTO aims to promote open trade for the benefit of all through principles like non-discrimination, transparency, and binding commitments. It currently has 153 member countries and seeks to facilitate global trade through negotiations like the Doha Round.
The document provides a history of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) system. It discusses that GATT was created in 1947 to govern international trade and underwent various negotiating rounds to reduce tariffs. Problems with GATT emerged in the 1980s which led to the Uruguay Round and establishment of the WTO in 1995 to address these issues and expand the rules-based trading system. Key principles of GATT/WTO include reciprocity in trade negotiations, non-discrimination, and predictability in trade relations.
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 the history and evolution of global trade organizations and agreements. It begins with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which was formed in 1947 and governed international trade until 1995. The eighth and final GATT round of negotiations, known as the Uruguay Round, established the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 to replace GATT. The WTO aims to liberalize trade and provide a framework for negotiating and resolving trade disputes between member countries. The document then covers various trade agreements and principles under the WTO including TRIPS, TRIMS, GATS, and rules around tariffs, quotas, and anti-dumping measures.
The document summarizes the historical evolution of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It discusses that GATT was created in 1947 as a provisional agreement but became the foundation of global trade rules. The WTO was established in 1995 after the Uruguay Round negotiations to provide more structure and enforceable rules for international trade. The key principles of GATT including non-discrimination, reciprocity, enforceable commitments and transparency formed the basis for trade negotiations and dispute settlement under the WTO.
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The document discusses the World Trade Organization (WTO), regional trade blocks, and India's adoption of liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) policies. It provides background on the WTO, including that it was established in 1995 and provides a framework for global trade rules. It also describes regional trade blocks and strategic alliances between countries. In addition, it outlines India's LPG policies introduced in 1991 to liberalize and open its economy, including the goals, components (liberalization, privatization, globalization), impacts, and examples of privatization in India.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ensures that global trade flows smoothly and predictably through establishing trade agreements and resolving disputes. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1995. The WTO aims to facilitate trade liberalization, provide a forum for negotiations, administer dispute settlement procedures, conduct trade policy reviews, and cooperate with other international organizations like the IMF and World Bank. Key principles of the WTO include non-discrimination, reciprocity, binding commitments, transparency, and exceptions to allow for measures protecting public health, national security, or industries facing serious injury from imports. The dispute settlement process involves consultation, panel review if consultations fail, an appeals process, and binding decisions.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) came into being on January 1, 1995 replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The WTO oversees international trade and resolves trade disputes between member nations. It aims to ensure free and fair trade globally through agreements covering trade in goods, services and intellectual property. The WTO currently has 153 member countries and works to lower trade barriers through negotiations while providing a framework for implementing trade agreements and monitoring national trade policies.
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The SWWE Regional Network were very pleased to welcome back to Bristol Roy Millard, of APM’s Assurance Interest Group on 9 July 2024, to talk about project reviews and hopefully answer all your questions.
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Roy looked at 2 examples of where reviews went wrong, London Underground Sub-Surface Upgrade signalling contract, and London’s Garden Bridge. The former had poor 3 lines of defence, no internal audit and weak procurement skills, the latter was a Boris Johnson vanity project with no proper governance due to Johnson’s pressure and interference.
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Lecture Notes Unit4 Chapter13 users , roles and privilegesMurugan146644
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Welcome to the comprehensive guide on Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts, tailored for final year B.Sc. Computer Science students affiliated with Alagappa University. This document covers fundamental principles and advanced topics in RDBMS, offering a structured approach to understanding databases in the context of modern computing. PDF content is prepared from the text book Learn Oracle 8I by JOSE A RAMALHO.
Key Topics Covered:
Main Topic : USERS, Roles and Privileges
In Oracle databases, users are individuals or applications that interact with the database. Each user is assigned specific roles, which are collections of privileges that define their access levels and capabilities. Privileges are permissions granted to users or roles, allowing actions like creating tables, executing procedures, or querying data. Properly managing users, roles, and privileges is essential for maintaining security and ensuring that users have appropriate access to database resources, thus supporting effective data management and integrity within the Oracle environment.
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Definition of User, User Creation Commands, Grant Command, Deleting a user, Privileges, System privileges and object privileges, Grant Object Privileges, Viewing a users, Revoke Object Privileges, Creation of Role, Granting privileges and roles to role, View the roles of a user , Deleting a role
Target Audience:
Final year B.Sc. Computer Science students at Alagappa University seeking a solid foundation in RDBMS principles for academic and practical applications.
URL for previous slides
chapter 8,9 and 10 : https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/lecture_notes_unit4_chapter_8_9_10_rdbms-for-the-students-affiliated-by-alagappa-university/270123800
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Chapter 12 View : https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/rdbms-lecture-notes-unit4-chapter12-view/270199683
About the Author:
Dr. S. Murugan is Associate Professor at Alagappa Government Arts College, Karaikudi. With 23 years of teaching experience in the field of Computer Science, Dr. S. Murugan has a passion for simplifying complex concepts in database management.
Disclaimer:
This document is intended for educational purposes only. The content presented here reflects the author’s understanding in the field of RDBMS as of 2024.
2. Global Partnerships The WTO consists of fundamental principles that are the foundation of the multilateral trading system principles include: trade without discrimination Freer trade: through negotiation predictability: through binding and transparency promoting fair competition encouraging development and economic reform
3. Trade without discrimination 1. Most-Favored-Nation Treatment under WTO agreements countries cannot discriminate between trading partners if someone is granted a special favor (lowering custom duty rates) then this must be done for all other WTO members Exceptions: 1. countries can set up free trade agreement that only applies to goods traded within group (trading partners) and discriminates against goods from outside 2. countries can grant developing countries access to their markets 3. countries can raise barriers against products that are considered to be traded unfairly from specific countries.
4. Trade without discrimination 2 . Treating Foreigners and locals Equally imported (foreign) and locally-produced goods should be treated equally [at least after foreign goods have entered market] should also be treated equally: foreign and domestic services, local trademarks, copyrights and patents this is the principal of “ national treatment ”: treating foreign goods as you would treat your own nation’s “ National treatment ” is only applied once a product has entered the market thus, a country is allowed to charge customs duty on an import (not in the market) and not charge customs on a locally-produced product.
5. Freer Trade: Gradually Through negotiation Encouraging Trade lowering trade barriers ; customs duties, quotas that restrict specific quantities and import bans (most obvious) changing exchange rate policies (have been discussed) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1947 (1947-1994) 8 rounds of trade negotiations which discussed: tariffs, tariffs & anti-dumping measures, tariffs & non-tariffs measures “framework” agreements, tariffs & non-tariff rule result: by mid-1990s industrial countries’ tariffs rates on industrial goods fell to less than 4% Doha Development Agenda : currently hosts 9th round of trade negotiation Opening markets (beneficial but requires adjustment) thus WTO allows gradual changes through “ progressive liberalization ”
6. Predictability: Binding & Transparency certain promises from countries promote future opportunities ex/ promise to not raise trade barrier gives businesses a clearer view of their future opportunities therefore with stability and predictability, investment is encouraged (therefore jobs are created and consumers can enjoy benefits of competition) When countries agree to open their markets for goods/services they “bind” their agreement (through set tariffs, tax import rates, etc) a country can change it’s binding agreements by negotiating with trading partners bounding of products promotes a higher degree of market security for traders and investors & therefore predicability ( why predictability is important ) improve predictability: transparency making countries’ trade rules as clear and public as possible to not cause confusion
7. Promoting Fair Competition the rules of the WTO try to establish what is fair and unfair and how governments can respond caused by unfair trade Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) National Treatment Partly a “free trade” institution because: allows tariffs and other limited forms of protection BUT NOT ENTIRELY FREE TRADE because of aforementioned rules
8. encouraging development and economic reform WTO system contributes to development WTO understands that over 3/4s of members are developing countries, they sometimes need special assistance and flexibility in time to implement WTO agreements Uruguay Round (negotiation talks) helped to increase bindings in developed countries and the end of Round; developing countries were more prepared to take on most obligations required of developed countries their are still concerns about obligation which are currently being discussed in Doha Development Agenda