The private actors in the disputes settlement system of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The dispute settlement forms the cornerstone of the multilateral trading system and an unprecedented contribution of the WTO to the stability of the global economy. Without a means of settling disputes, the rules-based system would be of no use because the rules could not be applied. This organization has the institutional capacity and specific regulation. The Dispute Settlement Body, arbiter of international trade disputes aims to ensure a proper functioning of the WTO and correction of major shortcomings recognized in the GATT. It is now one of the most active interstate mechanisms at the international level.However, the international economic game involves not only states. Private actors affected by the trade actions and conduct, are seeking to play a meaningful and effective role. This research discusses the possibility of the involvement of private actors in the dispute settlement procedures of the WTO. It aims to present current forms of intervention of these actors in these procedures and the possibilities of enhancing their participation in the WTO.

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Source https://theses.hal.science/tel-00996104
Author Barafi, Jamal
Maintainer CCSD
Last Updated May 5, 2026, 10:18 (UTC)
Created May 5, 2026, 10:18 (UTC)
Identifier NNT: 2013STRAA008
Language fr
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contributor Institut de Recherches Carré de Malberg (IRCM) ; Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA)-L'europe en mutation : histoire, droit, économie et identités culturelles ; Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)-Université de Strasbourg (UNISTRA)-Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
creator Barafi, Jamal
date 2013-09-28T00:00:00
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