discussion paper no 5 the global textile and clothing industry post agreement on textiles by hildegunn kyvik nordås 1 world trade organization geneva switzerland disclaimer citation guideline papers are presented authors in their personal capacity opinions expressed these should be attributed to they not meant represent positions or of wto secretariat its members without prejudice rights obligations under any errors omissions responsibility this ascribe authorship staff research assistance from roberto chavez useful comments michael finger robert teh gratefully acknowledged is only available english price chf 20 order please contact publications centre william rappard 154 rue de lausanne ch 1211 tel 41 22 739 52 08 fax 57 92 website www org e mail issn 1726 9466 isbn 870 1244 x printed vii 2004 000 reproduction