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Bali Package at the WTO MC9 Ministerial

Bali Package at the WTO MC9 Ministerial

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At the 9th Ministerial Conference, held in Bali, Indonesia, from 3 to 7 December 2013, ministers adopted the “Bali Package”. The Bali Package is a series of decisions aimed at streamlining trade, allowing developing countries
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Days 3, 4 and 5: Round-the-clock consultations produce ‘Bali Package’

Days 3, 4 and 5: Round-the-clock consultations produce ‘Bali Package’

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The WTO’s Bali Ministerial Conference concluded a day later than scheduled on 7 December 2013 with agreement on a package of issues designed to streamline trade, allow developing countries more options for providing food security,
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Revised drafts of ‘Bali Package’ sent to ministers after intensive consultations

Revised drafts of ‘Bali Package’ sent to ministers after intensive consultations

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Ministers attending the WTO’s Bali Ministerial Conference received on 6 December 2013 revised draft decisions on a package of issues designed to streamline trade, allow developing countries more options for providing food security, boost least
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Ministers greet progress on ratification of revised Agreement on Government Procurement

Ministers greet progress on ratification of revised Agreement on Government Procurement

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Participants in the plurilateral Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) affirmed at a ministerial meeting during the WTO’s Ninth Ministerial Conference their shared objective of bringing a revised version of the Agreement into force as soon
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MC9 Day 1

MC9 Day 1

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A deal struck at the Bali Ministerial Conference would benefit a wide range of people, particularly the poor, while failure would weaken the multilateral trading system, which could also hurt the poor, speakers said in
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Programme for the Ministerial Conference

Programme for the Ministerial Conference

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Below is a preliminary overview of the programme of formal sessions of the Ministerial Conference (MC9) in Bali. Tuesday, 3 December Opening Session (3 – 4.30 p.m.) Wednesday, 4 December Plenary Session (9.30 a.m. –
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Azevêdo continues intensive consultations as members head for the final stretch to Bali

Azevêdo continues intensive consultations as members head for the final stretch to Bali

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DG Roberto Azevêdo, on 18 November 2013, continued without a pause his intensive consultations over the weekend and the previous weeks on a Bali package consisting of agreements on trade facilitation, agriculture and development issues
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