Doha trade agreement offers hope for improved market access worldwide.
The Doha development agenda aims to improve market access in goods and services, especially for least developed countries. WTO Members are considering reducing protection levels to boost trade. For the least developed countries, duty-free access will be more beneficial if key tariff lines are included. Efforts on trade facilitation and aid can help promote reform and mobilize assistance, but more work is needed to turn potential benefits into actual gains.