Tagged: agriculture

WTO Heading for an Uncertain Future

The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the WTO ended on 1st March 2024 with Ministers from 160 plus WTO members adopted a “face-saving” outcome document after lot of cajoling and struggle. No permanent solution on PSH (Public Stockholding) of food, status-quo on e-commerce moratorium, and literally no progress on DSB...

No Major Breakthrough Expected from WTO MC13

The biennial WTO 13th Ministerial Conference is scheduled to be held at Abu Dhabi from 26-29th February 2024. While hectic consultations are on and DG WTO making passionate appeal to all member nations, the overall scenario doesn’t look very promising with regards to the expected outcomes of this important Ministerial...

Competitiveness, the New Catchphrase

In today’s challenging scenario, can we afford to take growth for granted? The economic headwinds are yet to recede. Both the developed and developing economies are struggling to find stability and growth in economic activity and job creation. Against this backdrop, a globalised India too is seeking its rightful place...