Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-246) and index.

Introduction -- Developing countries at WTO Dispute Settlement Understanding : strengthening participation -- WTO dispute settlement partnerships : a conceptual framework -- Handling of WTO disputes : the United States of America and the European Union -- Handling of WTO disputes : China's experience -- Handling of WTO disputes : Brazil's experience -- Handling of WTO disputes : India's experience -- Devising dispute settlement partnerships : 'lessons learnt' -- Conclusion.

"[This book examines] the growing interaction between business entities and public officials. Crucially, it identifies how this relationship can enable developing countries to effectively utilize the provisions of the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Understanding (WTO DSU). Building on more than five years of empirical investigation, [the author] reflects on the dispute settlement partnership experiences of the top DSU users from the developed and developing world. This enables [the author] to evaluate a diverse range of dispute settlement partnership strategies, which have allowed the governments involved to harness resources and expertise from the private sector. With practical suggestions on dispute settlement capacity building, this book provides a roadmap to policymakers, industry representatives and legal professionals on how to effectively engage with business entities for the resolution of international trade conflicts. It also provides a template for teaching and research activities to scholars focusing on international trade law, development studies and international dispute settlement."-- Back cover.