00561nam a2200085Ia 4500100001700000245004500017260000900062520038600071583001800457  aChanda, Rupa  aSocial services and the GATS : key isues  c2003  aHighlights the GATS framework and committment structure.  Explains how countries can retain their autonomy on policies concerning public services under the GATS.  Points out certain problem areas that are due to ambiguities and weaknesses in the GATS framework.  Suggests the need to strengthen the GATS framework and addresses these problems in the ongoing GATS 2000 negotiations.  c1/20/04kJOYD