Abstract

SANCHEZ, Michelle Ratton. Brief observations on the mechanisms for NGO participation in the WTO.Translated byBarney Whiteoak. Sur [online]. 2006, vol.1Selected edition, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1806-6445.

The structures of the multilateral trade system, redefined during the Uruguay Round (1986-1994), have advanced demands for participation by non-state actors, among them non-governmental organizations. This article analyzes World Trade Organization regulations on direct participation by these actors and their evolution in recent years, with brief critical observations on the topic.

Keywords : World Trade Organization (WTO); Non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Participation.