South Centre Analytical Note - February 2008

SYNOPSIS

This note reviews the revised Draft modalities for WTO NAMA negotiations prepared by the Chairman of the Negotiating Group on Market Access (TN/MA/W/103). After undertaking an overall assessment of the revised NAMA draft modalities text, this note comments on various specific sections thereof, particularly with respect to developing countries’ concerns and interests in these negotiations. A useful table summarises the treatment of WTO Members with respect to tariff reduction modalities.

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