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Published on November 15, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Regional Workshop on TRIPS and contemporary policy issues concludes in Vienna

The workshop was hosted by the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) and benefited from close collaboration with the secretariats of the World Intellectual Property Organization and the WTO, and contributions by the Medicines Patent Pool. The programme's …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO members explore ways of revitalizing trade and development work

The chair reported on his recent consultations with members on how to revitalize the work of the Committee. Ambassador Subedi said: “In view of multiple suggestions for a possible topic of the first thematic session, further consultations would be required …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes President Vahagn Khachaturyan of Armenia to the WTO

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO advanced course on services aspects of e-commerce concludes in Geneva

Speaking at the opening session, WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill highlighted the importance of services and digitalization as key drivers of global trade. She emphasized that e-commerce plays a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and social …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Meeting highlights importance of market transparency for stable and predictable food trade

AMIS, an inter-agency platform launched in 2011 by G20 agriculture ministers, aims to improve food market transparency and policy responses to food insecurity. It includes G20 members along with Spain and eight other major agricultural exporting and …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:41 GMT

New IRENA-WTO report highlights key trade policies for renewable hydrogen and derivatives

Building on the WTO-IRENA joint report published last year about scaling up green hydrogen production, the new publication titled “Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities” further explores the critical role of sound and …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

Sweden commits SEK 30 million to support safe agriculture trade in developing economies

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said: "We thank Sweden for its continued generosity and commitment to the STDF, and to improving people's lives through trade. For two decades, the STDF's global partnership has successfully provided …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

DDG Ellard outlines progress on WTO negotiating and reform priorities at APEC ministerial

Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, I first would like to thank Minister León, Minister Schialer, and Peru for their extraordinary hospitality and for steering our valuable discussions. I send greetings from Director-General Okonjo-Iweala, who is in Baku …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

Costa Rica formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: "Costa Rica continues to lead by example: its formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies reinforces its impressive track record in advancing marine conservation and promoting sustainable economic …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

New report showcases opportunities to unlock trade in renewable electricity

The publication, "Supporting the Renewable Electricity Transition through Trade: Unlocking Re-Globalization Opportunities via Interconnection," notes that cross-border electricity trade is well below its potential for providing the renewable …

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Published on November 15, 2024 - 16:40 GMT

DDG Paugam: Climate crisis requires scaled-up response from trade community

Your Excellencies, dear colleagues, friends, Thank you for the invitation from the Coalition of Trade Ministers for Climate. I am honored to be here today. Since its creation the WTO Secretariat has been working closely with the Coalition and its Friends. …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Students explore the WTO’s role in shaping global trade

Conceived as part of the WTO's outreach to young people, the event sought to demystify global trade by sharing key insights and offering a forum for discussion. During the three panel discussions, students from Geneva, Paris, Lille and Warsaw, among …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 15:39 GMT

Report shows surge in G20 trade-restrictive measures amid increased unilateral policies

“The report indicates a trade-restrictive trend, which should be a cause for concern. These measures, on both the import and the export sides, contribute to shortages, price volatility, and uncertainty. G20 economies must work to keep markets open and …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Facilitator seeks members’ views on proposed workplan for e-commerce

The workplan is based on discussions among members since MC13. It contains several suggestions and recommendations put forward by members as well as priority interventions or action points that can be taken. In addition, it includes examples of existing …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

How environmental comparative advantage can lead to environmental gains from trade

International trade is often viewed with scepticism when it comes to climate change. Many people associate trade with transport, and transport with emissions from trucks, planes, or cargo ships. As a result, buying green is often equated with buying local, …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 14:49 GMT

General Council Chair to convene meeting on selection of next Director-General

The meeting follows the announcement by the Chair on 9 November that no candidates for the position of Director-General had emerged by the 8 November nomination deadline other than the incumbent Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. In his communication …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 19:17 GMT

Japan gives CHF 105,000 to help developing economies enhance trade know-how

The Global Trust Fund finances around 280 activities a year, mostly tailor-made training courses delivered at the regional and national level, covering various areas such as trade facilitation, agriculture, development and services. Close to 2,800 …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO members review 30 years of trade development in least-developed countries

The event was opened by Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, the coordinator of the WTO's LDC Group. The other high-level speakers were Sok Sopheak, Cambodia's Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Li Fei, …

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Published on November 9, 2024 - 09:29 GMT

Nominations for Director-General closed; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as sole candidate

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term in the role in a letter to the Chair on 16 September. On 8 October, the WTO formally commenced the process for appointing its next Director-General, with members …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

WTO members address TRIPS implementation review, discuss pandemic preparedness

Under Article 71.1 of the TRIPS Agreement, the TRIPS Council is required to conduct a review of the implementation of the Agreement after two years and at periodic intervals thereafter. However, the initial review in 1999 was never completed and no other …

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