The ACWL was established to enhance the credibility and acceptability of the rules-based multilateral trading system embodied in the WTO. Having affordable access to the services of the ACWL ensures that developing and least-developed countries can effectively participate in and take full advantage of their WTO Membership. The ACWL has become a global public good that serves the interests of all WTO Members. As the ACWL has outgrown its original financial plan, there is an urgent need to put its financing on a secure basis. All WTO developed country Members should recognize the important role of the ACWL and help in the burden sharing of financing it.