This presentation traces the turbulent history of the Doha Work Program, launched in 2001 with a development agenda, and its gradual unraveling over 12 years. It highlights initial optimism following 9/11 and post-Seattle reflection, the complex mandate covering agriculture, services, NAMA, and the controversial Singapore issues, and critical breakdowns at Cancun (2003) and July 2008. Despite partial recoveries—like the July 2004 “package” and the 2013 Bali momentum—the round was hampered by entrenched North-South divides, food security debates, and shifting global politics. The text concludes that Doha’s ambitions have largely failed, and recommends focusing on deliverables like trade facilitation to reorient the WTO’s role.