The Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) and WTRADE have the pleasure of inviting you to a Trade Monday seminar:
Discussing International Trade
and the Doha Development Round
17 September 2007, 10.00-12.00
Danish Institute of International Studies, Main Auditorium
Strandgade 71, 1401 Copenhagen K
Background
Since the launch of the Doha Round in 2001, new states have joined the WTO, new politicians, e.g. the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown and the French President, Nicolas Sarközy, have come into office, and the U.S. president, George W. Bush has not renewed his fast track authority.
In order to clarify what these developments may have of consequence for the future of the Doha round, this seminar focuses on the current status of political debates on international trade and Doha Round in the EU and the U.S.
Programme
10.00-10.05 Welcome
10.05-10.25 Discussing International Trade: The U.S. Version
Edward Ashbee, Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School
An expert on US politics and society, Mr. Ashbee will address the
debate between Congress and the President on US’ trade policy.
10.25-10.55 Discussing International Trade: The EU Version
Thomas Bernt Hansen, Editor, Dagbladet Børsen
Mr. Hansen will give an assessment of whether and which changes in
the EU’s trade policy may be expected by election of new leaders in
France, the UK and Germany.
10.55-11.15 Shaping the Debate
Søren Kelstrup, Head of Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
of Denmark
Mr. Kelstrup will present the Danish views on how the Doha Round can
be put back on track.
11.15-11.30 Coffee Break
11.30-12.00 Open discussion
Practical Information
The seminar will be held in English.
Participation is free of charge, and registration is not required.
For further information, please contact Trade Mondays coordinator Amin Alavi, . |
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