2. Venu

ADBI, Tokyo

3. Purpose

This project will comprehensively examine the key changes occurring in the world trading system and trace policy implications for Asia. It will study the following: (a) patterns and drivers of production networks; (b) reforms of WTO rules and processes; (c) patterns of free trade agreements (FTAs), consolidation of FTAs into larger region-wide agreements and ways of multilateralizing FTAs; and (d) the economic effects of new forms of commercial and industrial policies.

4. Objectives

The inception workshop is intended to organize the core study team members for this project and conduct a brainstorming session on the issues to be addressed. Researchers' preliminary ideas and outline of their reports will be presented and discussed during this workshop.

5. How to Apply

By invitation only.