Implementation of the Uruguay Round Agreements

Much of the pre– and post–Uruguay Round literature has concentrated on the benefits that would accrue to the world as a whole and to different groups of countries as a result of the successful conclusion of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. The speed and scope of implementation of the Uruguay Round agreements by both the developed and the developing countries has received little attention in the debate on their impact on LDCs. However, the first WTO Ministerial Conference, held in Singapore in December 1996, has highlighted the serious problems being encountered by developing countries in implementing the agreements. During the Conference, it emerged that the manner in which developed countries implemented the agreements and fulfilled other obligations they had undertaken during the Uruguay Round could have implications for the market access of developing countries.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Affordable and Clean Energy

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions