1. World Trade Organisation
IB HL

2. World Trade Organisation
Formed in 1995.
Covers trade in manufactured goods, raw materials, agricultural services and intellectual property rights.
Has over 150 members.
The WTO monitors whether countries are following fair trade rules.
Some people say the WTO is biased in favour of TNC’s.

3. Activities
Using Geography For The IB Diploma P69-70, answer the following…
What is the WTO?
What are the main objectives of the WTO?
How far do you agree/disagree with the “Lamy’s Lament On Trade Liberalisation” article?