Analytical Index

Marrakesh Agreement establishing the WTO

The WTO Analytical Index: Guide to WTO Law and Practice is an article-by-article guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by WTO bodies. It covers the reports of the WTO Appellate Body and panels, the decisions or awards of arbitrators as well as related decisions and other significant actions taken by other relevant WTO bodies.

Article

Name of Article

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General

 

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Preamble

 

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Article I

Establishment of the Organization

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Practice

Article II

Scope of the WTO

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Article III

Functions of the WTO

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Practice

Article IV

Structure of the WTO

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Practice

Article V

Relations with Other Organizations

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Practice

Article VI

The Secretariat

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Practice

Article VII

Budget and Contributions

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Practice

Article VIII

Status of the WTO

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Practice

Article IX

Decision-Making

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Article X

Amendments

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Article XI

Original Membership

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Practice

Article XII

Accession

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Article XIII

Non-Application of Multilateral Trade Agreements between Particular Members

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Practice

Article XIV

Acceptance, Entry into Force and Deposit

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Article XV

Withdrawal

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Article XVI

Miscellaneous Provisions

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