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Best practices in WTO accession for Arab countries
Lessons from past and ongoing accessions in the Arab world
International trade plays a critical role in driving growth and development but the Arab world remains less integrated than other regions into the multilateral trading system. Only 14 of the 22 Arab League countries have joined the WTO while many of the remaining countries are engaged in lengthy and complex accession negotiations. The path towards WTO membership has confronted Arab economies with a mix of legal, economic and political hurdles, highlighting the need for broad-based reforms and stronger institutional capacities. This publication offers policymakers and stakeholders in the Arab world a practical roadmap for achieving successful WTO accession and implementing effective post-accession reforms. Drawing on the experiences of Arab countries that have joined the WTO since 1995 - including Comoros, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Yemen - as well as those currently in the accession process, it addresses the challenges faced throughout membership negotiations. The publication explores how WTO accession reshapes policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks and presents recommendations on developing strategies to fully leverage WTO membership and technical assistance. Based on high-level consultations, extensive interviews and comprehensive policy analysis, this publication provides essential insights into how to advance sustainable economic development and reinforce regional stability across the Arab world.
Executive summary
This study, Best Practices in WTO Accession for Arab Countries underscores the important role of international trade in fostering economic growth in the developing world, emphasizing the noticeable underrepresentation of the Arab League countries within the WTO.
Acknowledgements
The publication Best Practices in WTO Accession for Arab Countries was prepared by Hamid Mamdouh and Dr. Linda Kassem, lead experts under the general responsibility and guidance of Maika Oshikawa, Director of the Accessions Division, World Trade Organization (WTO); May Ali Babiker, Director of the Cooperation and Capacity Development Department, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB); Mamoudou Sall, Assistant Director General of the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT); Dr. Jaleleddine Rejeb, Director of the Economics Department, Arab Monetary Fund (AMF).
Introduction
The importance of international trade as an engine for economic growth and development across the developing world continues to increase.
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