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annex1: Voluntary
contributions, gifts or donations from non-governmental donors
> annex2: World
Trade Organization non-governmental donor-supported trust fund
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Since
the conclusion of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade
negotiations, the Organization and its Members have been confronted by
an urgent need to assist less fortunate Member Governments in their
efforts to build the capacity to implement the WTO's trade agreements
and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the open,
rules-based trading system. Specialized training is an important part
of this effort. Facilitating Members' effective participation in the
work of the WTO is another part of the effort.
Because
of strict budgetary constraints, this work cannot today be adequately
financed through WTO's regular budget. Voluntary contributions by a
number of Member governments are a big help, but still fall short of
WTO's needs. For this reason, on 15 December 2000, the WTO General
Council approved guidelines governing the acceptance and use of
voluntary contributions from non-governmental donors (see Annex
1).
Potential donors, if after looking at the types of projects (Annex
2)
they could help realize take an interest in considering a contribution
to the newly-established trust fund, should contact Mr. Andrew L.
Stoler, Deputy Director-General, for further details on how to pursue
a contribution.
To
express an interest in contributing toward the realization of this
important work, please contact:
Andrew
L. Stoler
Deputy Director-General
World Trade Organization
Rue de Lausanne 154
1211 Geneva 21
Switzerland
Tel: 41-22-739-5300
Fax: 41-22-739-5775
e-mail: andrew.stoler@wto.org |
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