Industrial agriculture has failed Switching food production entirely to site-appropriate agro-ecological concepts is the best answer to the current food price and hunger crisis. Nepal 22 Nov, 2022
The WTO has not collapsed: But it does look shaky When the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was formed in 1995, “globalisation” became a buzzword in Africa. The subtext was that, after the cold war, a new era of liberalisation had supposedly begun. Henceforth, the same rules would apply to everyone on the world market and free trade would drive growth. Opinion 07 Sep, 2022
Commitments renewed for recovery that puts people first The Global Forum for a Human-centred Recovery, organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has concluded with renewed commitments to push for a recovery that puts people first and tackles the dangerous inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. Business 26 Feb, 2022
TBT, SPS and technical regulations: Time for Nepal to meet the requirements The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has adopted disciplines on standards and regulations, which it does not view as creating unnecessary trade barriers as long as they are based on internationally agreed standards. Regulations and standards differ in terms of compliance. Opinion 31 Jan, 2022
People versus profit: TRIPS waiver in light of COVID-19 There is no contesting the fact that access to sufficient vaccines, medical supplies and technology is vital in the fight against COVID-19. Opinion 19 May, 2021
Moving beyond critical perspectives: To study grassroots development practices The contemporary post-development perspective critically analyses the roles of international institutions and the Western development discourses. Opinion 21 Apr, 2021
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala selected as 7th chief of World Trade Organisation Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigerian finance minister, has been unanimously selected as the 7th head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), on Monday. World 16 Feb, 2021
FinMin seeks private sector's support Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that the support of the private sector is necessary to control the irregularities in customs. Business 27 Jan, 2021
FinMin seeks private sector�s support KATHMANDU, JANUARY 26 Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel has said that the support of the private sector is necessary to control the irregularities in customs. Speaking at the 69th International World Customs Day today organised at the... 27 Jan, 2021
Australia says it will pursue all avenues on reports of China coal restrictions Australia PM says 'lose-lose' if China limits coal Chinese media says Australian coal faces restrictions Australian mining stocks fall China-Australia ties soured over coronavirus SYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said... Women 15 Dec, 2020
Trademark counterfeiting: Time to review its laws Agreement on Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) defines counterfeit trademark goods as any goods, including packaging, bearing without authorisation a trademark which is identical to the trademark validly registered in respect of such... 14 Dec, 2020
World faces food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO Paris, April 1 The heads of three global agencies warned today of the risk of a worldwide ‘food shortage’ if authorities fail to manage the ongoing coronavirus crisis properly. Many governments around the world have put their populations on... 02 Apr, 2020
