CANCUN SUMMIT FEATURE
September 1st, 2003
BY KEITH NUTHALLAS the diplomatic impasse crystallised at Cancun recedes into memory, the World Trade Organisation is facing what may be the sternest test of its eight year existence: can a body of 146 members actually agree comprehensive trade deals by consensus? It's a crucial point, because if not, the WTO will lose its relevance for the rich and powerful countries of the world and they maybe tempted to bypass its multilateral system in favour of bi-lateral agreements enabling them to exercise leverage, particularly with food exporting poor countries.This ...
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