Implementation of the development assistance aspects
of
the cotton-related dECISIONS in the 2004 july package and
paragraph 12 of the hong kong ministerial declaration
Report of the 42nd Round of the
Director-General's
Consultative Framework Mechanism on Cotton
held on 28 November 2024[1]
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1. The 42nd round of the Director-General's Consultative
Framework Mechanism on Cotton (DGCFMC) was held on 28 November 2024, under
the chairpersonship of Deputy Director‑General (DDG) Jean-Marie Paugam
on behalf of Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
1.2. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person
and virtual participation. It brought together the C-4+[2],
other WTO Members, relevant partner organizations, private sector
representatives, and key experts from the global cotton community.
1.3. The Chair welcomed participants to the
42nd round of the DGCFMC. He highlighted the significance of
consultations on cotton development assistance and extended his gratitude to
all attendees, with special thanks to the focal points from the C-4+ countries
who had travelled from their respective capitals.
1.4. The Chair emphasized that the objective of the meeting was to take
stock of the current situation and build on the existing momentum to progress
further. He highlighted the importance of focusing discussions on concrete
actions to achieve meaningful outcomes.
1.5. The agenda of the meeting was adopted as proposed.
[1] This document has been prepared under the Secretariat's own
responsibility and is without prejudice to the positions of Members or to their
rights and obligations under the WTO.
[2] Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire.