Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)8 Jul

FMG Webinar on WTO Ministerial Conferences-Lessons to Learn from the History

The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. But beyond the substance, the process by which ministerial conferences are prepared and run—ranging from the roles of the General Council Chair and the TNC Chair to the use of informal consultations—has a profound impact on what can be achieved.

Against this backdrop, this webinar aims not to assess the outcome of MC14 in isolation, but to take a step back and examine the process of WTO ministerial conferences: how they have evolved, what institutional dynamics shape them, and what lessons can be drawn from past experiences—including the Uruguay Round, MC5 in Cancun, and MC14.

Understanding where reform currently stands—and what pathways remain viable—requires careful examination of these procedural realities. That is precisely what we hope to unpack today.

FMG is pleased to host this discussion to explore the process of WTO ministerial conferences, and to reflect on what they tell us about the state and direction of WTO reform.

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Episoder(25)

FMG Webinar on MC14 and WTO reform

The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. While the Ministerial Conference delivered certain results, significant...

8 Jul 1h 27min

FMG Trade Policy Preview (TP-P) Initiative Series: Japan

Given the continuous challenges confronted by the multilateral trading system, including geopolitical tensions, and renewed dynamism among members on WTO reform across the board of its functions, FMG ...

8 Jul 1h 34min

FMG Webinar on Tax Credits aspects of the US IRA, WT/DS 623

The intersection of climate policy and international trade rules has become a defining legal challenge of our time. Against this backdrop, the recent Panel Report on the United States – Certain Tax Cr...

29 Mar 1h 29min

FMG Webinar on Most-Favoured-Nation

The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle is a cornerstone of the World TradeOrganization.Recently major WTO members have tabled new proposals that seek to reinterpret or updatethe role of MFN. As memb...

29 Mar 1h 37min

FMG Webinar on the U.S. Withdrawl from IGOs

The landscape of multilateral engagement is increasingly marked by shifts in nationalcommitments to international institutions. The withdrawal of certain countries from certaininternational organizati...

29 Mar 1h 26min

FMG Webinar on the U.S. Withdrawl from IGOs

The landscape of multilateral engagement is increasingly marked by shifts in national commitments to international institutions. The withdrawal of certain countries from certain international organiza...

12 Feb 1h 26min

FMG High-level Dialogue Series on The Future of WTO Reform

In the face of evolving global economic landscapes, shifting trade dynamics, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, the WTO finds itself in an increasingly difficult situation to maintain its relevan...

12 Feb 56min