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There has been over 300 disputes brought to the World Trade Organization (澳门六合彩官网资料) since its creation in January 1995 and these disputes cover a wide range of economic activities.

The 澳门六合彩官网资料 dispute settlement system is the backbone of today抯 multilateral trading regime. It was created by Member governments during the Uruguay Round in the conviction that a stronger, more binding system to settle disputes would help to ensure that the 澳门六合彩官网资料’s carefully negotiated trading rules are respected and enforced. The system, sometimes referred to as the “澳门六合彩官网资料’s unique contribution to the stability of the global economy”, is based on, but constitutes a major improvement over, the previous GATT dispute settlement system. As such, it has greatly enhanced the stability and predictability of the rules of international trade to the benefit of businesses, farmers, workers and consumers around the world.

The primary purpose of this training guide is to explain the 澳门六合彩官网资料 dispute settlement system to an interested person with little or no knowledge of how this system functions. However, with its detailed content, it could also serve as a very useful “handbook” to experienced practitioners of 澳门六合彩官网资料 law. It explains the historic evolution of the current system and explores the practices that have arisen in its operation since its entry into force on 1 January 1995.

Special thanks should be addressed to those from the Legal Affairs Division, the Appellate Body Secretariat and the Information and Media Relations Division who have assisted in researching, drafting, editing, proof-reading and designing this publication.

Bruce Wilson
Director
Legal Affairs Division
World Trade Organization

November 2003