Event Name:
The Doha Round: Can We Get to Yes?

Where:
Horizon Ballroom
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC  20004
202-312-1600

Map
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When:
November 19, 2009    9:00 am - 10:30 am

Cost
$45.00

Event Description
Throughout eight years of on-again, off-again, sometimes painful negotiations, we’ve heard a familiar refrain from trade ministers worldwide—that they “remain committed to the Doha Round.”    

How much has been accomplished thus far, and how did we get where we are today?  Beyond the political rhetoric, what concrete steps could negotiators take to reach an agreement by the end of 2010?   How has the political landscape influenced negotiations? If an agreement cannot be reached, what would that mean for the WTO and its member nations, particularly the LDC’s that this round was supposed to help?  

Our all-star panel of former negotiators, critics, and other insiders will ponder the future of the WTO’s Doha Round.

Amb. Peter ALLGEIER, C&M International;

Paul BLUSTEIN, The Brookings Institution, and author of "Misadventures of the Most Favored Nations";  and

Chris PARLIN, DLA Piper.

Moderated by: Sam GILSTON, Washington Trade and Tariff Letter

Sponsors :
WITA

Event Speakers
***Our all-star panel of former negotiators, critics, and other insiders will ponder the future of the WTO’s Doha Round.

Amb. Peter ALLGEIER, C&M International;

Paul BLUSTEIN, The Brookings Institution (Mr. Blustein will be available following the event to sign his new book, "Misadventures of the Most Favored Nations". Books will be for sale on site.)

Chris PARLIN, DLA Piper

Moderated by: Sam GILSTON, Washington Trade and Tariff Letter

Additional Event Information
WITA Members: $30 WITA members who are USG or are full time students: $15 All non-members: $45

Light breakfast will be served.

Reagan Building security requires photo ID.

Event held with generous support of the International Gateway at the Ronald Reagan Building.

Cancellations within 48 hours of event will be billed to cover costs.

Spaces are limited so please register by COB Wed. Nov. 18.

Closest Metro: Federal Triangle (orange/blue), Metro Center (red).

Contact * :
Jim Lim

Contact phone * :
202-312-1600

Contact Email * :
events@wita.org

Registration deadline (MM/DD/YYYY) :
2009-11-18 00:00:00

Event Type
WITA Event