International Economic Institutions

A broad set of institutions—from the World Trade Organization (WTO) to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund—underpin global trade and economic exchange. GTIPA-member reports in this category examine a variety of facets of international economic institutions, from WTO reform to the effect of regional development banks.

CANADIANS SUPPORT A STRONGER, MORE PRINCIPLED FOREIGN POLICY: MLI'S ANNUAL FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS SURVEY

Foreign policy received little attention from Canada’s political leaders in the 2021 federal election. While such an oversight may be predictable, it is also unfortunate – as the very future of our country is being shaped and defined by foreign affairs. To help correct this oversight, MLI conducted opinion polling, in tandem with the Konrad-Adenaeur-Stiftung, to ascertain the views of Canadians on the most important issues facing our country beyond our borders.

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Fri, 01/14/2022

The Bill for Autonomy of State Bank of Pakistan

It will help in curtailing government expenditures and ensuring sound money, but changes needed to restore institutional check & balance

The PRIME InstituteWed, 01/12/2022

A deal on fish will break the WTO’s negotiating deadlock

After seventy-six meetings (and counting) in the last two years, WTO Members are the closest they have ever been to getting a deal on fisheries subsidies in two decades. An agreement is needed not only for the health of the world’s oceans, but also for the credibility of the organization's consensus-based approach.

Hinrich FoundationTue, 11/30/2021

Can Indonesia and India get the G-20 to walk the talk?

Both Asian members are positioned in the next two years to get the forum to pay more heed to the Global South’s needs

The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (Asia Pacific)Mon, 11/29/2021

G20 economic outlook: Growth or stagflation?

It would therefore seem that the 2020 recession is fully in the rearview mirror and the recovery well on track. But the numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.

Austrian Economics CenterFri, 11/19/2021

The Road to the World Trade Organisation (WTO)’s Twelfth Ministerial Conference (MC12)

The 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) of the WTO will take place from 30 November to 3 December, 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. As the highest decision-making body of one of the most successful multilateral organisations, the Ministerial Conference always comes under immense scrutiny. This year, it has gained particular significance for multiple reasons.

CUTS InternationalFri, 11/12/2021

The WTO, trade agreements, and sustainable trade: the Asian experience

Supportive international trade rules and sustainable development are inextricably linked in multifarious ways. As major beneficiaries and active participants in trade agreements, whether these agreements be regional, plurilateral, or multilateral, Asian countries are well-placed to take a front-running position in the reform of the global trading system.

Hinrich FoundationWed, 11/03/2021

Can the WTO build consensus on digital trade?

Gridlock at the WTO concerning regulation of global digital trade has caused members to look outside. Despite the forum's imperfections, the organization remains the closest the world trading system can come to guaranteeing a level-playing field. It is imperative that existing rulebooks be updated to make the WTO work for the ambitions of developed and developing countries alike.

Tue, 10/05/2021

Whatever happens at the WTO, unilateral economic sanctions and embargoes are here to stay – Globe and Mail Op-Ed

While governments struggle to find consensus in the lead-up to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) critical ministerial conference (MC12) in November, there is a high

C.D. Howe Institute Mon, 09/27/2021

G20: world leaders agree on common digital tax, fail to agree on climate talks

The Italian G20 Presidency, that began in December 2020, hosted this month a series of summits on two pressing issues for international diplomacy – global digital taxation and speeding up efforts to combat climate change.

I-Com Thu, 07/29/2021

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