Trade monitoring
Relations with non-governmental organizations
In 2011, relations with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were further developed through a variety of initiatives. These included the annual WTO Public Forum, which was considerably expanded, the launch of the WTO Youth Ambassador Programme and regular NGO briefings organized by the WTO Secretariat.
Dispute settlement activity in 2015
The WTO’s dispute settlement system experienced its busiest year so far, with an average of 30 active panels per month. During 2015, the WTO received its 500th trade dispute for settlement.
Aid for Trade
Aid for Trade flows to developing countries rebounded in 2012, the latest year for which figures are available, with commitments rising 21 per cent after sliding 14 per cent in the previous year. Africa was the region that benefited most but overall flows to least-developed countries (LDCs) declined. WTO members discussed preparations for the Fifth Global Review of Aid for Trade on “Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth”, to be held from 30 June to 2 July 2015.