The Practical Guide to the WTO is a concise and simply-worded guide to the World Trade Organization (WTO) published in 2004 by 3D in collaboration with FORUM-ASIA.
The Practical Guide contains pointers for individuals and groups concerned with human rights to respond to the threats trade and trade rules can pose to the enjoyment of human rights. It describes human rights mechanisms that can be applied by people concerned to ensure that trade, trade rules or the domestic implementation of international trade rules are carried out in a way that does not have negative impacts on human rights. In particular, it points out some simple actions human rights advocates concerned about trade liberalization can undertake to ensure accountability of economic decision-makers.
No prior knowledge of trade or economic issues is required to read and make good use of the Practical Guide. Whilst it is primarily designed for human rights professionals, the Practical Guide will also interest a broader audience including journalists, parliamentarians, students and other interested people. Its case studies focus primarily on Asian countries but the subject-matter will be of interest to readers from all regions.
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Practical Guide to the WTO