South Centre Analytical Note - June 2008

SYNOPSIS

This note contains preliminary comments to the second revision of the Draft modalities for WTO NAMA negotiations, released on 20 May 2008 by the Chairman of the Negotiating Group on Market Access (TN/MA/W/103/Rev.1). After undertaking an overall assessment of the revised NAMA draft modalities text, this note comments on selected specific sections thereof, particularly with respect to developing countries’ concerns and interests in these negotiations.

 Comments to the Second Revision of the WTO NAMA Draft Modalities