Differential treatment for developing countries in the Dispute Settlement Body of the World Trade Organization

• Grant number: 12/21135-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: January 01, 2013
• End date: December 31, 2013
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Law - Public Law
• Principal Investigator: Ana Carla Bliacheriene
• Grantee: Lucas Andrade Aguiar
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Direito de Ribeirão Preto (FDRP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Analyzes the differential treatment clauses for the developing countries in the WTO. Takes into consideration the current political and economical changes in the international scene: the rupture of the hegemony of developed nations and a new multipolar order, in which the developing countries play a greater roll. Gives particular attention to Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC), their roll in the negotiations and their participation in the Dispute Settlement Body of the WTO.