World Trade Organization

Purpose:
Administering WTO trade agreements
Forum for trade negotiations
Handling trade disputes
Monitoring national trade policies
Technical assistance and training for developing countries
Cooperation with other international organizations 

Date of Origin: January 1, 1995 

Created by: Uruguay Round negotiations

Budget: 93 million(1996)

Current Membership: 132 countries

Director: Renato Ruggiero (director general)

Staff: 500 people

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

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