The process will be led by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, the Chair of the General Council, in accordance with the WTO’s “Procedures for the Appointment of Directors-General” (WT/L/509). Ambassador Ølberg issued a statement on 4 October, indicating …
Following the addition of these five universities, the programme's network will comprise a total of 40 Chairs. This expansion is anticipated to strengthen the impact of regional and global initiatives within the network and to promote deeper …
Held on African soil for the first time, this year’s World Cotton Day showcased Benin’s economic successes under the leadership of President Guillaume Athanase Talon, said Director-General Okonjo-Iweala. She praised Benin for its strong economic …
DDG Ellard noted that trade policies can help lower clean energy costs, decarbonize supply chains, harmonize standards, redirect subsidies toward sustainability, and create new economic opportunities in emerging low-carbon markets, ultimately fostering …
DDG Ellard acknowledged the crucial role that parliaments play as the key link between international institutions and the public. She emphasized that parliamentary engagement on WTO issues is essential for ensuring that the Organization's work is …
Follow-up to outcomes of ministerial conferences At the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) held in February 2024, ministers stressed that services generate more than two-thirds of global economic output and account for over half of all jobs. They also …
The Director-General highlighted a marked increase in environment-related measures, noting that 8,661 environment-related notifications have been submitted to various WTO committees since 1997. She acknowledged the importance of robust environmental …
DDG Ellard began by discussing the WTO's main functions: negotiations, trade monitoring, and dispute settlement. She also highlighted the importance of the technical assistance provided to developing members and least-developed country (LDC) members. …
In her opening remarks, WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill said: “WTO rules facilitate equitable access to health-related products and services: starting with research and development, continuing through production, and culminating in last mile …
Through a combination of lectures, interactive sessions and practical exercises, the training covers the main WTO agreements, with an emphasis on development issues, including the implementation of WTO decisions to help LDCs increase their trade activity. …
Complementing the regular work of the CTE, the Trade and Environment Week fosters discussions around trade-related environmental issues between the WTO and trade and environment stakeholders, providing an opportunity for WTO members to meet with business …
Launched in February 2024 following the WTO-FIFA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022, the “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative brings together public and private sector partners to support the C4+ countries in advancing along the cotton …
Speaking at the opening of the conference in the presence of the IIFT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rakesh Mohan Joshi, WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang stressed the importance of the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) network in fortifying the …
Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy and newly appointed WTO Chief Negotiator, led the high-level delegation of the Government of Azerbaijan to Geneva for the Working Party meeting. This took place 14 months after the previous meeting in July 2023, …
In her opening remarks, Ms. Tyesha Turner, Chairperson of the Committee on Import Licensing, emphasized the importance of transparency within the multilateral trading system. She noted that import licensing has been on the global trade agenda since the …
The Chair of the Committee, Ms. Anna Leung of Hong Kong, China, facilitated the discussions. Updates on agriculture market developments, food security Members heard updates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Trade and Development ( …
In his welcome remarks, WTO Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam said: “Trade can act as a bridge, linking regions rich in renewable resources with areas of high demand. We have been told that it offers a unique opportunity for developing economies to …
“Traditional trade statistics serve as the bedrock for analysing the flow of goods and services across borders,” she said. “Simultaneously, business statistics provide invaluable insights into the structural and operational aspects of enterprises. However, …
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to all of you, welcome to the World Trade Organization. This is the 7th meeting of the U.N. Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics. This gathering highlights the excellent cooperation between the …
Pendant huit semaines, les participants aborderont la modernisation et la réforme du système commercial multilatéral, l'Accord sur les subventions à la pêche et les initiatives numériques et écologiques qui façonnent l'avenir du commerce mondial. …
