QUESTION 1

‘‘It was argued that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and GATT Uruguay Round Agreements have functioned principally to pry open markets for the benefit of transnational corporations at the expense of national and local economies; workers, farmers, indigenous peoples, women and other social groups; health and safety; the environment; and animal welfare. In addition, the WTO system, rules and procedures are undemocratic, un-transparent and non-accountable and have operated to marginalize the majority of the world's people". Discuss in relation to whether the WTO has failed to achieve its set objectives

QUESTION 2

Discuss the four criteria of the evaluation framework. Please provide concrete examples to ascertain their importance

QUESTION 3

Discuss the five main drivers of globalisation and ascertain whether they have helped to reduce the gap between the rich and the poor countries