Abstract

The ACWL was established in 2001 to level the playing field at the WTO by providing assistance in WTO dispute settlement proceedings and free legal advice and training to developing countries and LDCs. More than 20 years after its creation, this article describes the origins of and rationale behind the ACWL and assesses the impact of its services. It also explains the current informal discussions among ACWL Members to improve the accessibility of its services in the context of the broader WTO discussions regarding the dispute settlement system reform. Legal aid, developing countries, LDCs, accessibility, dispute, Settlement, World Trade Organization

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