INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

INTRODUCTION: COMMENCEMENT:

LOCATION:

GENEVA,SWITZERLAND

ESTABLISHMENT:

MEMBERS:

ANNUAL BUDGET:
IMPORTANT PERSONALITY:

Roberto azevedo

SECRETARIAT:

HIGHEST AUTHORITY: PURPOSE:

FUNCTIONS OF WTO :
Oversees the covered agreements.

Provides a forum for negotiations .

Assistance of countries.
Center of economic research and analysis.

Cooperation with IMF and World Bank.

OBJECTIVES OF WTO:
Agree upon a set of rules to dictate international trade and commerce. Provide a platform for negotiations, dispute settlements and monitor trade liberalization. Resolution of international disputes in a transparent manner. Ensuring cooperation with major economic establishments. Provide assistance to developing countries and help countries to benefit from global trading.

STRUCTURE OF WTO:
COMMITTEE ON TRADE AND ENVIRONMENT
COUNCIL FOR TRADE IN SERVICES COUNCIL FOR TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS COUNCIL FOR TRADE IN GOODS

GENERAL COUNCIL MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE

TRADE POLICY REVIEW BODY

APPELLATE BODY DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BODY DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PANELS

PRESENTED BY:

Iqra Nawaz (BC12-008)

Nazish Younis (BC12-009)

Nida Asif (BC12-023)

Shaista Yameen (BC12-018)