00637nam a2200121Ia 4500 20260716043516.0 Chanda, Rupa Social services and the GATS : key isues 2003 Highlights 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. 1/20/04 JOYD A 48724 48724