Abstract
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Abstract
Albania joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) on September 8, 2000, aiming at a more active participation of the country in the multilateral trade system; the expansion of the internal market and creation of a more attractive environment to foreign investment; the commitment to good governance through the rule of law ensuring the adherence to the rules of the game that cannot change according to wishes; establishing the foundations for the achievement of economic and commercial standards with a view to joining the European Union as well as a fair and more favorable treatment of domestic and foreign commercial operators. This paper aims to primarily describe the Albanian commitments under the WTO which consist in three main areas: goods trade, service trade, intellectual property as well as two dimensions: the alignment of the Albanian legislation with that of the WTO and the Albanian concrete offer in each of the above mentioned areas. However, in order to create a more comprehensive view, the paper also describes the transparency commitments related to multilateral agreements. WTO represents a multilateral trading system based on principles and rules expressed in a full legal package, according to which each member state enjoys its rights and owes obligations. In fulfillment of the commitments stemming from the membership of the WTO, the Albanian government has reduced the customs duty rates which has lead to increasing trade exchange with the WTO member countries. In this context, honoring the commitments is a matter of particular significance to Albania.
References
- Amorim, C. (2003). The Real Cancún. The Wall Street Journal, 25 September.
- Cottier, T. Manfred, E. (2011). Governing the World Trade Organization: Past, Present and Beyond Doha. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Ministry of Economy. (2004). Document submitted to the Albanian Department on the relations with the WTO and economic integration. Reforming policies of liberalization in the framework of WTO.
- Ministry of Economy. (2005). Document submitted to the Albanian Department on the relations with the WTO and economic integration. On specific commitments on trade in services in the WTO. Prot. No. 1103.
- Ministry of Economy. (25/11/2007). Document submitted to the Albanian Department on the relations with the WTO and economic integration. The position of Albania to the WTO negotiations.
- Ministry of Economy. (2010). Document submitted to the Albanian Department on the relations with the WTO and economic integration. Notice on the cooperation between Albania and the WTO.
- Gallagher, P. (2005). The First Ten Years of the WTO: 1995-2005. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Hofmann, R .Gabriele, T. (2007). The European Union and the WTO Doha Round. Baden: Nomos.
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- https://www.wto.org/ WT/ALB/51: Report on the working Parties.04.04.2015
- https://www.wto.org/WT//ALB/51/Add.2:Services Schedule.06.04.2015
- Official Bulletin of the Republic of Albania. (2004), Tirana:QPZ.
- Skreli, E., Tanku, A. & Dyrmishi, A., Gouda.(2005). World Trade Organization and Albanian Business. Tirana: ISHPP.
- VanGrasstek, C. (2013). The history and the future of the World Trade Organization. WTO.
- World Trade Organization. (2010). From GATT to the WTO: The Multilateral Trading System in the New Millennium. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.
- World Trade Organization. (1 July 2011).Factual Presentation/WT/REG226/3.
- WTO online information: https://www.wto.org/WT/ALB/40/Rev.2;Changes in Albanian Legislation for Complying with WTO agreements.08.04.2015.
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Journal Section | Articles |
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| Publication Date | August 31, 2015 |
| Submission Date | August 30, 2015 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2015Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |
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