Peter Sutherland

Peter Sutherland served as Chairman of the GATT and subsequently, Director General of the WTO during the 1993 - 95 period. He played an instrumental role in the negotiations that created the WTO.

Mr. Sutherland shares his insights into the momentum and political will that proved crucial to the success of the Uruguay Round, as well as the impact that individual ministers and ambassadors could have in shaping the negotiations. He also discusses the fundamental importance of the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism and its enforceable rules-based system as a driver for positive change and development.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• WTO
• Uruguay Round
• development
• negotiation
• GATT