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Archives of International Organisations based in Geneva

Guide listing the institutional archives of international organisations based in Geneva, supplemented with a few tips for searching for documents.

WTO – World Trade Organization Archives

World Trade Organization (WTO)

The GATT/WTO Records and Archives Management Section (RAMS) manages the records of the Secretariat that have enduring historical and administrative value. The holdings include three fonds and collections comprising two linear kilometres of personal and organizational records related to International trade agreements, trade disputes and trade rules. The Archives are open to researchers upon request.

Catalogue

Access Policy: historical records relating to the GATT dating from the mid-1940 to the end of 1995 via a disclosure procedure.

Consultation: in person, access upon written request. Contact.

WTO Official Documents are available through the Documents Online Database.