Definitions for "Special and differential treatment"
The principle in the WTO that developing countries be accorded special privileges, either exempting them from some WTO rules or granting them preferential treatment in the application of WTO rules.
Preferential treatment that WTO rules allow for developing countries. For example, developing country exports may enjoy preferential access to developed country markets; may not be expected to offer full reciprocity in trade negotiations; and may enjoy greater flexibility and longer periods of time to phase in new commitments.
A principle allowing developing countries to have lesser reduction commitments than developed countries.