The WTO follows the method of “Self Selection”. This means

1. Member countries decide to which agreement they want to be a party
2. Member countries decide the rate of tariff and tariff reduction
3. Member countries decide whether they want to be in developed or developing category

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 1 only
d) 3 only

Ans-[D]

Explanation– Developing countries enjoy special benefits in WTO. 2/3rd of the WTO Members are developing countries. There is no agreed definition of what is a “developed” or a “developing” Member in the WTO. It is up to each Member to decide if it is to be considered “developing Member” or not. This is known as self selection. However, other Members can challenge the decision of a Member to be considered as a developing Member.