The DG discussed with participants their trade-related projects involving research, curriculum development and policy outreach implemented jointly with the WTO Secretariat. “The Chairs network has a vital role to play in relaying to us the real problems …
DS613: European Union – Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa DS624: European Union – Additional Measures Concerning the Importation of Citrus Fruit from South Africa South Africa submitted two requests for panels in …
Established in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme seeks to bring together institutions into a network that works with the WTO and policy-makers on trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. The programme currently comprises 35 …
This year, 73 universities from around the world participated in the competition. After successfully competing in their regional rounds, the 24 best teams from 14 WTO members convened in Geneva. After three days of intense competition, four teams qualified …
The meeting with the parties is scheduled to start at 9.00 (Geneva time) on 10 July 2024 and may continue until 17.00. It will resume on 11 July, if necessary, after the third-party session. Subject to prior registration as set out below, the meeting with …
The lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing challenges posed by global conflicts and climate change underscore the necessity of the STDF's work in promoting inclusive and sustainable development, the report underlines. “The STDF is a …
"Since we last met, work has commenced among experts, facilitated by the six co-convenors," Ambassador Dwarka-Canabady told a Heads of Delegation meeting, the second convened since the formal dispute settlement reform process was launched earlier …
The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition is a simulated hearing under the rules of the WTO dispute settlement system involving exchanges of written submissions and adversarial hearings before panelists on international trade law issues. The competition …
The 18th WTO Trade and Public Health Workshop is organized in close collaboration with the Secretariats of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The activity takes a holistic approach to the …
The chair said the three selected topics for thematic sessions were based on consultations with members, clarifying that the other issues which members raised besides these could also be considered for future discussions. On the first topic of trade- …
WTO members and observer governments are invited to apply for the Prize using the application form available here. Applicants must demonstrate how their initiative is providing solutions to empower women through trade. They must also describe how the …
At the launch of the course on 3 June, Chile's WTO Ambassador and patroness of the course, Sofía Boza Martínez, underlined the importance of the training programme in building participants' capacities to formulate, analyse and implement …
Illicit trade harms societies and impedes economic growth and development. As well as undermining legitimate business activity, it fosters corruption and denies governments potential tax revenue needed to invest in society. This is why the WTO Secretariat, …
Several coordinators of the Dialogue — Australia, China, Ecuador and Morocco — welcomed Mongolia and Mozambique as new members of the DPP, nearing the milestone of reaching half of the WTO membership. Praising the strong engagement of members, they said …
Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted that Montenegro has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Montenegro's embrace of this agreement signals its dedication to aligning its fishing practices with sustainability …
Participants were welcomed by WIPO Deputy Director General Lisa Jorgenson and WTO Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill. Both underscored the importance of capacity-building initiatives jointly supported by both organizations. DDG Hill noted: “We recently …
The roundtable on the economic dimensions of peacebuilding was organized by the Federal Government of Somalia and Interpeace, an international organization whose mission is to prevent violence and build lasting peace. In opening remarks, President Mohamud …
The session featured presentations of participants' action plan objectives, achievements and lessons learned from implementation. The programme also included group discussions led by WTO SPS experts and coaches on mitigating implementation challenges, …
The session built on the WCO report published in April 2023 summarizing the outcomes of a series of symposia on "Visualising a greener HS” from October 2022 to January 2023. These events sought to discuss and identify potential changes to the HS in …
The evaluation, carried out by Project Economics Consulting, states: "Stakeholders, overall, are highly satisfied with the progress and performance of the STDF." The initiative is contributing to increased SPS capacity across developing countries …
