The 2012 Global Services Summit: The New Agenda will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. This year marks a critical turning point in the long effort to liberalize services trade and investment. A group of 20 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have begun discussions aimed at […]
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Regulatory measures for trade in goods and services raise new and pressing challenges for international cooperation in the 21st Century. The World Trade Report 2012 examines why governments use these non-tariff measures and to what extent such measures may distort international trade. View the entire report here.
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When we think of the services sector in Barbados, the first thought usually for many is tourism. But, the fact is that services trade consists of over 120 sectors many of which are being traded here in Barbados and in the region; many of which are in varying stages of the ‘competitiveness life cycle.’ These […]
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The chair of the General Council, Amb. Elin Johansen (Norway), warmly thanked Indonesia for its “kind offer”, which she said was “a clear sign of its commitment towards this organization.” She added that members would discuss the precise dates of the 9th Ministerial Conference after the summer break. Indonesia, in thanking members for the decision, […]
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Director-General Pascal Lamy told WTO members in the General Council on 25 July 2012 that they should “change gears” after the summer break and engage seriously to produce results. He told members that an “all or nothing” strategy is the best way to ensure paralysis and added that the “ball lies in your court”.
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Barbados Coalition Of Service Industries
Tel: +1 (246) 429-5357
Fax: +1 (246) 429-5352
Email : info@bcsi.org.bb
Building #2, Suite 1A
Manor Lodge Complex
Lodge Hill
St. Michael, Barbados
