Implementing decisions of the WTO Dispute Settlement in Brazil: is there a place for transparency and participation?

Abstract

Abstract This paper aims to discuss the democracy gap in the implementation process of decisions of the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement System in Brazil and possible measures to increase its transparency and accountability. Although the selection of the implementation measure is a sensible political choice that impacts a wide spectrum of different interest groups in diverse manners, government shall give publicity and transparency to the selecting process, making possible for interest groups and agents to present their arguments regarding the possible implementation paths and connecting state governance structures to stakeholders, and allowing the collective and legitimate construction of public interest.

Keywords

• World Trade Organization
• Dispute Settlement System
• Implementation process
• Brazilian Foreign Policy