The Transparency Principle in the Framework of the WTO

Addink, G. H.

Indonesian Journal of International Law

In this contribution, the way in which the transparency principe – as it has developed in Dutch and European administrative law – can contribute to the realisation of more openness as regards the WTO will be discussed. The transparency principle is one of he pillar principles of good governance, principles which spearhead Dutch foreign policy. The lack of openness concerning the WTO has long been a concern of the international community and now propositions are being made – in this contribution as well – to further form the transparency principle in the WTO.