Helping developing countries trade

The WTO’s rules of trade take special account of the needs of developing countries. WTO agreements contain numerous provisions giving developing countries special rights or extra leniency, including longer periods to implement the agreements. Most recently, further support was provided to developing countries through decisions taken at the Bali Ministerial Conference in 2013. The WTO also seeks to ensure that developing countries are equipped with the necessary know-how to participate fully in the multilateral trading system.