Sustainability Impact Assessment
of
Proposed WTO Multilateral Trade Negotiations
Institute for
Development Policy and Management
The University of Manchester
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The University of Manchester
2004
The main purpose of the study was to build upon the findings of previously completed (Phases One and Two) studies and to develop a methodology for use in Phase Three SIA studies of ongoing and projected WTO negotiations. This was undertaken in ways that involved effective dialogue with interested stakeholders and which helped to strengthen the existing international network of SIA experts and their involvement in the SIA debate.
The main objectives of the study contract were:
- To refine and develop the SIA methodology, created during Phase One for use in preliminary appraisals, to enable the continuation of an SIA during subsequent stages of the WTO trade negotiations.
- To particpate in the dialogue, concerning the SIA, with interested stakeholders.
- To continue the
development of a credible international network of SIA experts and participate
in the policy debate on SIA with experts in other countries and within
other international organisations.
Three reports were submitted to the European Commission: an Interim Report (end October 2001), a Mid-term Report (end January 2002) and a Final Report (end March 2002). Each of these reports is posted below.
Mid-term Report [html: 441Kb]
Mid-term Report [pdf: 406Kb]
Final Report [html: 420Kb]
Final Report [pdf: 337Kb]
A public meeting to discuss the Final Report was held on 6 May 2002, and WWF/Oxfam have produced a joint response to the report.
Minutes of the Public Meeting - 6 May 2002
WWF/Oxfam Response (with IDPM comment)
