IFTI WATCH ARCHIVE - WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

18 AUGUST 2005
WTO Offers 400 Audience Slots to Public for First Open Panel Hearings Next Month

The World Trade Organization announced Aug. 12 that it will allocate 400 places, on a first-come, first-served basis, for the public to observe the global trade body's first ever open hearing in a dispute case scheduled take place in mid-September. More >>

The United States has proposed that the World Trade Organization expand public access to WTO dispute settlement proceedings, now conducted in near complete secrecy, but other countries have voiced strong disagreement. More >>

JUNE 2002
WTO Establishes New Rules on Declassifying Documents

The World Trade Organization has set new policies to hasten the public release of many documents, although there will still be significant delays. More >>

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