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Where is the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTOAB) located?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. New York
  2. Geneva
  3. Paris
  4. Hague

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Geneva

Explanation: The Appellate Body of the WTO is located in Geneva, Switzerland. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ WTO = World Trade Organization, established in 1995. ▪️ The Appellate Body functions as a trade dispute settlement mechanism. ▪️ It hears appeals on reports issued by WTO panels. ▪️ Consists of seven members, serving four-year terms. ▪️ Members are experts in law, trade, and international relations. ▪️ Decisions are binding on WTO member nations. ▪️ The Appellate Body has faced a crisis since 2019 due to the U.S. blocking appointments. ▪️ Geneva also hosts other UN agencies and is known as a hub of diplomacy.