A “work in progress” report issued last week by the facilitator of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) dispute settlement reform process highlights that many critical issues surrounding the Appellate/Review mechanism remain unresolved, according to individuals familiar with the discussions.
The 35-page restricted document raises significant doubts about the likelihood of restoring a “fully and functioning dispute settlement” system by the end of 2024. This objective was mandated by trade ministers at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi earlier this year.
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