The WTO's overriding objective is to help trade flow smoothly, freely,fairly and predictably It does this by: .Administering trade agreements Acting as a forum for trade negotiations Settling trade disputes Reviewing national trade policies .Assisting developing countries in trade policy issues,through technical assistance and training programmes Cooperating with other international organizations 1010 The WTO’s overriding objective is to help trade flow smoothly, freely, fairly and predictably It does this by: •Administering trade agreements •Acting as a forum for trade negotiations •Settling trade disputes •Reviewing national trade policies •Assisting developing countries in trade policy issues, through technical assistance and training programmes •Cooperating with other international organizations