"The time they are a-changin'": Some preliminary thoughts on developing countries, NGOs and the reform of the WTO

This paper argues that the explanation for the conflicts between developing countries and non-governmental organizations (NGO) in both organizations can be found in their competing visions of development. This paper further argues that the more modern view of development taken by NGOs offers a more...

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Published in:The George Washington international law review 2001-01, Vol.33 (3/4), p.503
Main Author: Bradlow, Daniel D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Contractors
Decision making
Developing countries
Economic development
Government
Human rights
International organizations
LDCs
NGOs
Nongovernmental organizations
Politics
Proposals
Telecommunications systems
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Summary:This paper argues that the explanation for the conflicts between developing countries and non-governmental organizations (NGO) in both organizations can be found in their competing visions of development. This paper further argues that the more modern view of development taken by NGOs offers a more comprehensive and sustainable solution to the social and environmental challenges that the world currently faces. Developing countries must eventually adapt their development approach to accommodate the more modern view of NGOs. If NGOs can communicate more effectively with the developing country representatives in international economic organizations, they will optimize their chances of influencing the debate over what constitutes "desirable development" in the WTO, the IMF, and the World Bank. NGOs and developing countries have a mutual interest in improving their relations with each other so that they can deal more effectively with the powerful interests that oppose each of their objectives.
ISSN:1534-9977