World Trade Organization

Communication from New Zealand

The education sector is vitally important to all Members, given the critical role of education in economic and social development. Trade in education services is of increasing international significance, but the sector remains one of the least committed under the GATS. This in part may be attributed to the need Members see to strike a balance between pursuing domestic education priorities and exploring ways in which trade in education services can be further liberalised. New Zealand considers that there is scope for Members to find such a balance, in order to permit further benefit from international trade in education.