Rethinking Special and Differential Treatment in the WTO
Debates on Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT) at the WTO seem to have largely shifted from the effectiveness of provisions to the eligibility of WTO members for availing S&DT. Today, there is no consensus among WTO members on fundamental aspects of S&DT. There is no real way to measure whether
Understanding Logistics Ecosystem in Bihar and its Scope for Improvement
Role of Northeast Indian States in Shaping India’s Logistics Performance
Scope of Dovetailing Inland and Coastal Waterways between India and Bangladesh
India and Bangladesh are connected through both rivers and coastal waterways. They have also signed several agreements to enhance waterborne trade, which is more energy efficient, cheaper and environment friendly than other modes of transport. But, still, waterborne trade is minuscule compared to other modes. This Briefing Paper attempts to analyse
Railway Connectivity in the BBIN Sub-region and its Potential
With defunct railway networks between India and Bangladesh being restored, Nepal’s plan to connect its eastern side bordering West Bengal to its western side bordering Uttarakhand through the East-West corridor (also known as Mechi-Mahakali Railway), and the proposed extension of railway lines from Kokrajhar in Assam up to Gelephu in Bhutan,
Role of West Bengal in Shaping India’s Logistics Performance
Logistics is a key service for the conduct of trade and a major contributor to the inclusive growth of all sections of society and business. The Union Government has framed the National Logistics Policy, 2019 to drive the country’s economic growth and business competitiveness. A step ahead in providing a
Border Area Prosperity through Improved Connectivity: The Case of Northeast India
This Briefing Paper aims to understand the linkages between connectivity and prosperity in the Northeast Border Region of India. Connectivity aids the region’s development and paves the way for the improvement of social infrastructure. The Paper analyses the cross-border infrastructure projects and Government of India’s schemes, such as Border Area Development Programme,
Transform Transport Corridors into Economic Corridors: Towards Inclusive Growth & Trade in the BBIN Sub-Region
Even if tariffs are reduced to zero, along with a reduction in the sensitive list of products, non-tariff and para-tariff barriers, trade in the BBIN sub-region may not achieve its optimum level; unless there is regional agreement towards trade facilitation encompassing transport connectivity, efficient transport, transit and trade logistics; minimisation of
Facilitating Cross Border Paperless Trade: Benefits of Cooperation for BBIN Countries
Strengthening Railway Networks in Northeast India: A Key Driver to Deepen Sub-regional Connectivity and Trade
Aviation Logistics in the BBIN Sub-region: Pathways for greater resilience
Kaladan Multi- Modal Transit Transport Project: Navigating Myanmar’s Ethnic Conundrum
Geneva Consensus for Trade Multilateralism A Relook at the Eighth Millennium Development Goal – Global Partnership for Development
Ensuring Access to Rare Earths Are WTO Disciplines on Export Restrictions Enough?
Trade and Exchange Rates Effects of Exchange Rate Misalignments on Tariffs
Environmental Sustainability Challenges in Cotton Value Chain How is India Responding to these Challenges?
Economic Effects of Third Party PTAs on India – Analyses of Some Selected Cases
The Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership – Will it divide the Asia-Pacific?
Trade and Environment Linkages Empirical Evidences from Textiles & Clothing Sector in India
Indian Textiles & Clothing Sector Environmental Standards and Consumer Knowledge in the EU
Civil Society’s Participation in Trade Policy Making: Case of CUTS International
South Asian Countries in the Doha Development Round Need for Better Coordination
New Insights into the Impact of the Doha Round on the Indian Economy Results of a Recent CUTS Study
Reforming and Strengthening the WTO: Some Reflections and Suggestions
Reforming the World Trade Organisation: Developing Countries in the Doha Round
India ASEAN FTA – A Move towards Multilateral Free Trade Agreements? (1/2010)
Re-Thinking Global Economic Governance: Promoting Development and Managing Crises
Facilitating Sustainable Development in the Developing World Ensuring that Economic Growth is Inclusive and Environmentally Sustainable
SAARC and BIMSTEC – Understanding their Experience in Regional Cooperation
Strengthening Inter-State Connectivity in India’s Bordering States for Trade and Inclusive Development
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