The Future of Multilateralism and the Role of Plurilaterals

Описание: The WTO remains the sine qua non of the multilateral trading system. Given the continued impasse in negotiations, many WTO Members are increasingly participating in plurilateral initiatives at the WTO. For example, the Joint Statement Initiatives (JSIs), are gaining momentum and present opportunities to rejuvenate the WTO and maintain its relevance in the 21st century through addressing modern business needs. However, some Members have argued that these plurilaterals would be antithetical to WTO’s multilateral mandate. How can the plurilaterals enable or hinder the WTO’s work? To what extent do these plurilateral initiatives promote or fragment economic multilateralism?

Date: Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Time: 3.30pm to 5.00pm (UTC +8)

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