Why Developing Countries are at a Disadvantageous Position in WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism

Abstract

The disputes settlement understanding (DSU) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a contentious issue. It is often argued that the DSU work more in favor of the richer members. This article argues firstly; how disputes are resolved under the WTO regime secondly; how the DSU adversely affects the interests of the developing countries, resulting into an utter discontent among the member states. The article after analysis of the existing scholarship highlights how and why the developing countries are at a disadvantageous position in the dispute settlement understanding. The article concludes that some legal reforms are essential in the DSU to ensure equality of all the members before the law.