Publications
The Friends of Multilateralism Group
The papers, and any opinions expressed therein, do not represent the views of the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)
Covid-19 and Trade
Chinese Whispers: COVID-19, global supply chains in essential goods, and public policy
Simon J. Evenett wrote this paper on September 17th 2020 as Professor of International Trade and Economic Development of University of St. Gallen. Following is the full text of this paper.
International Institutional Architecture：could it be saved?
Hector Torres published this article in July 2020 for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI). Full text of this article can be downloaded via:...
WTO Reform
Leadership Role of China in a Time of WTO Crisis
Xiankun Lu made this speech on November 6th 2020 at the 2020 International Forum on Imports organized by East China University of Science and Technology. Following is the full text of this article.
Governing the World Trade Organization in Abnormal Times
Hector Torres published this article on October 26th 2020 as senior fellow at CIGI and a former executive director at the International Monetary Fund. Full text of this article can be downloaded via:...
Others
The UK up and running in the WTO: how fast, how far can it go?
Stuart Harbinson published this article on 26th February 2020 for the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE). Full text of this article can be downloaded via: https://ecipe.org/the-uk-in-the-wto.
Reshaping Cooperation on Trade: A Paramount Challenge for the G20
Hector Torres published this article as part of “How the G20 Can Help Sustainably Reshape the Global Trade System: A Compilation of Analysis” by International Center for Trade and Sustainable Development in October, 2018. Full text of this study can be downloaded...