Facilitating the discussion, the coordinators of the DPP - Australia, Barbados, China, Ecuador, Fiji and Morocco - recalled the activities that have been conducted since MC14 with a view to charting a path forward. These activities have included the …
In the Ministerial Decision on Fisheries Subsidies adopted at MC14 in March in Yaoundé, Cameroon, members agreed to continue to engage constructively in negotiations with a view to making recommendations to the 15th WTO Ministerial Conference. Mandated by …
dispute settlement On 8 July, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in European Union - Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports of Fatty Acid from Indonesia (DS622).
The discussions covered Georgia's strong recent economic performance and high degree of trade openness, as well as its efforts to modernize customs and improve transparency in trade administration. Director-General Okonjo-Iweala and President …
In his opening remarks, Ambassador Ronald Saborío of Costa Rica, a Co-Convenor of the TESSD discussions, reflected on the initiative's evolution. He noted that TESSD has developed into an important platform for sustained and inclusive dialogue on trade …
Each one-page summary comprises the core facts, the key findings contained in the reports and any other matters of particular significance. Fourteen cases have been added since the 2023 edition, bringing the total number of cases covered by the publication …
New Zealand, the coordinator of the FFSR initiative, recalled the key outcomes achieved by 48 co-sponsors at MC14, which represented progress across the three pillars of the FFSR initiative identified in its MC13 workplan. These pillars are enhancing …
Entitled "Best practices in WTO accession for Arab Countries: Lessons from past and ongoing accessions in the Arab world", the study finds that deeper integration into the multilateral trading system can expand economic and development prospects …
LDC services trade At the meeting of the WTO Sub-Committee on LDCs held on 6 July, members looked at the important role domestic reforms can play in unlocking opportunities for LDCs in services trade. According to the United Nations Trade and Development …
The Co-Coordinators recalled the milestone marked by the Joint Ministerial Declaration on the IFD Agreement, adopted at MC14 in Yaoundé in March, which demonstrated the commitment of the members participating in the IFD Agreement to advancing the Agreement …
The newly approved projects will help beneficiary members to implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies by conducting needs assessments, improving reporting procedures, enhancing data collection and strengthening regulatory frameworks. With this second …
Le rapport, intitulé « Commerce numérique et cadres réglementaires : leviers pour une croissance inclusive », explore le rôle essentiel de la réglementation dans la mobilisation du potentiel du commerce numérique afin de stimuler le développement …
Aim of the Young Trade Leaders Programme The Young Trade Leaders Programme was launched in 2024 to bring young people closer to the work of the WTO. By creating a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders, it aims at promoting a better …
Robert Staiger What is the economic value of the multilateral trading system embodied in the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its successor, the World Trade Organization (WTO)? As the trading system faces growing pressure from global …
DG Okonjo-Iweala said the WCP has become one of the WTO's most valuable platforms for connecting academic expertise with policymaking, and has contributed to a deeper understanding of how trade can support growth, development and inclusion. "At a …
Small Business Champions The winners of the sixth edition of the Small Business Champions Competition are Rinato Space (Zambia), and Koaloo.FI (France). Rinato Space uses satellite technology and AI to provide land-, climate- and environment-related early …
This year, 77 universities from around the world participated in the competition, which involves a simulated hearing under the rules of the WTO dispute settlement system. The 24 best teams from 13 WTO members that emerged from the regional rounds convened …
Ambassador Kelly confirmed that members are ready to undertake substantive work on the four areas explored by ministers at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in March 2026. These areas comprise foundational issues, decision-making …
The Committee considered the following agreements: The new Chair of the Committee, Ambassador Clara Manuela da Luz Delgado Jesus of Cabo Verde, noted that there were two new notifications of RTAs, between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states …
DDG Hill cautioned that resilience cannot be taken for granted. She underscored the need to recognize the value of what is already working well within the system, while intensifying efforts to ensure its future resilience by investing in, and strengthening …
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