The era of globalization has created a proverbial ‘rush’ to utilize trade and investment in developing nations. Growing fear over the abuse of developed nations’ bargaining power in these areas led the WTO to adopt remedial measures ensuring the protection of developing nations during disputes. The WTO’s dispute settlement system is unequivocally the most comprehensive form of the resolution of disputes among its Member States. Despite the numerous privileges and safeguards offered to developing Members States, reluctance and a lack of understanding in using the WTO dispute resolution process remain within these nations. This paper explains the options available to these nations, in an attempt to attract to use the dispute resolution process, and offers key insight on future amendments that can facilitate developing Member’s participation in the future. It will further articulate the statutory safeguards and favors provided to developing countries in DSS.

1. Introduction
 2. Evolution
 3. DSS in General
 4. Participation of Developing Countries in Trade Disputesunder the WTO
 5. Statutory Safeguards and Privileges for Developing Countriesunder DSS
  A. Right to Invoke the Procedure of 1966 Decision
  B. Special Attention during Consultation
  C. Panelist from Developing Countries
  D. Sufficient time for Consultation and Presentation of Case
  E. Indication of Provisions of S&DT in Report
  F. Particular Attention for Matters of Developing Countries
  G. Further and Appropriate Actions for Developing Countries
  H. Assistance by the Secretariat
  I. Advisory Centre on WTO Law
 6. Reasons for Less Participation by Developing Countries
 7. Recommendations and Suggestions
 8. Conclusion
 References

• Kashif I. Zadi(Zhejiang University)
• Alexandra J. Davis(Zhejiang University)
• Ali R. Ansari(Zhejiang University)