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The document provides background information on the World Trade Organization (WTO). It details that the WTO was created in 1948 as the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and lasted until 1995 when it became the WTO. The WTO administers trade agreements, acts as a forum for trade negotiations, handles trade disputes, monitors national trade policies, and provides technical assistance to developing countries.
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Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Chapter 4
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Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
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- 1. Aquinas College Economics Department The World Trade Organisation Background ECON4
- 2. Aquinas College Economics Department Origin Lasted until 1995 when it became the World Trade Organisation Created in 1948 as the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade [GATT]
- 3. Aquinas College Economics Department Members Members EU Representation Observers Non Members
- 4. Aquinas College Economics Department Director General Pascal Lamy 05-13 Roberto Azevêdo 13-
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