The WTO treaty concerning trade and investment sector (GATS) has wide-reaching social and administrative consequences. Since 2000 this treaty has been renegotiated in an undemocratic manner. NGO'S in the North and South have been actively opposing the proposal, including the proposal in the treaty for privatisation of public services.

SOMO wants to contribute to the public and political discussions regarding GATS in the North and South. As such it is engaging in the debate by doing research and coordinating cooperation by and with Southern partners. SOMO pays special attention to important trade sectors such as tourism, financial services (banks and insurers), energy distribution, supermarkets and health care.

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