Global Economic Prospects 2004: Realizing the Development Promise of the Doha Agenda

Focusing on key multilateral trade issues, this analysis delves into the Doha Development Agenda and its implications for developing countries. It assesses the global economic outlook, including driving forces and commodity prices, while reviewing export trends and trade barriers affecting the poor. The book highlights the significance of agriculture in poverty reduction, evaluates labor movement under trade agreements, and discusses trade facilitation post-9/11. It also addresses the special treatment of developing nations within the global trading system, offering critical policy recommendations.