1、Trade in services for developmentFostering sustainable growth and economic diversificationAbout the World BankThe World Bank Group is one of the worlds largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.Its five institutions the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development,th

2、e International Development Association,the International Finance Corporation,the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes share a commitment to reducing poverty,increasing shared prosperity,and promoting sustainable development.Abou

3、t the WTOThe World Trade Organization is the international body dealing with the global rules of trade between nations.Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly,predictably and freely as possible,with a level playing field for all its members.A World Bank and WTO co-publicationTrad

4、e in services for developmentFostering sustainable growth and economic diversificationDisclaimer The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors.They do not represent the positions or opinions of the World Bank,its Board of Directors or the governments they represent nor do they

5、represent the positions or opinions of the WTO or its members and are without prejudice to members rights and obligations under the WTO.Any errors are attributable to the authors.The designations employed in this publication and the presentation of material therein do not imply the expression of any

6、 opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Bank and the WTO concerning the legal status of any country,area or territory or of its authorities,or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers.AcknowledgementsThis publication is the result of a joint effort of the World Bank and the WTO.The publicat