15 years of the information technology agreement : trade, innovation and global production networks
15 years of the information technology agreement : trade, innovation and global production networks
- Geneva WTO 2012
- 108 p.
Reviews the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) which was initiated by the private sector to liberalise trade in electronic products. Charts the political and technical obstacles which were overcome, and issues which still need to be addressed. Details the establishment of the ITA Committee and investigates the impact the ITA has had on trade liberalisation and innovation. Also examines the effect information technology has had on global production networks and what this means for developing countries and the ITA.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
19.01.02 W9271
Reviews the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) which was initiated by the private sector to liberalise trade in electronic products. Charts the political and technical obstacles which were overcome, and issues which still need to be addressed. Details the establishment of the ITA Committee and investigates the impact the ITA has had on trade liberalisation and innovation. Also examines the effect information technology has had on global production networks and what this means for developing countries and the ITA.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
19.01.02 W9271