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Published on June 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Advanced course on economic analysis of trade policy concludes in Geneva

Participants received training on various aspects of trade data analysis, learning how to calculate trade flows and trade policy indicators, and conduct trade policy analysis and simulation. Hands-on exercises formed a significant part of the programme, …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Report highlights success of EIF in helping disadvantaged countries address global challenges

Also attending the meeting were Djibouti's Minister of Commerce and Tourism, Mohamed Warsama Dirieh, Finland's WTO Ambassador Heidi Schroderus-Fox, who also chairs the EIF Steering Committee, Togo's WTO Ambassador and chair of the EIF Board, …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members advance Sixth Review of SPS Agreement, address trade concerns

Every four years, WTO members review how they are implementing the SPS Agreement. The proposed process for the Sixth Review was discussed and adopted by members at an SPS Committee meeting in November 2023. Members discussed 21 proposals for the Sixth …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 13:46 GMT

High-level panel highlights development opportunities offered by the digital economy

The challenges and opportunities for developing economies, particularly African countries, in exploiting their digital trade potential were also discussed. Speakers underlined the need for improved digital connectivity, a supportive regulatory environment …

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Published on June 28, 2024 - 08:50 GMT

Aid for Trade vital to help seize energy transition opportunities, WTO report reveals

The report cites that clean energy adoption is surging, with energy sources such as wind, solar, hydropower, hydrogen and nuclear power now generating nearly 40% of global electricity. This share is expected to rise at an accelerated pace, as the cost of …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

Members adopt key report on challenges and opportunities in SPS Agreement implementation

The MC12 SPS Declaration instructed the SPS Committee to launch a Work Programme to identify challenges in the implementation of the SPS Agreement, the mechanisms available to address them and the impact of emerging challenges on the application of the SPS …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

High-level session examines challenges for least developed countries in global trade

Warsama Dirieh Mohamed, Minister of Trade and Tourism of Djibouti, said: "It is undeniable that LDCs have significant potential in all fields to cement their development. All the same, despite the natural wealth in LDCs, we can observe a sad reality …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

Worldwide push for sustainable fisheries highlighted at Aid for Trade Global Review

"As you know, the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, once in force, will prohibit certain forms of harmful fisheries subsidies. It will serve as a powerful tool for contributing to the sustainability of these precious resources. It can also …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 18:08 GMT

Food security, LDCs, small business champions take centre stage at Day 2 of Aid for Trade

Drawing attention to how political conflicts, value chain disruptions and mounting inflation are compromising food security in developing economies, a session entitled "Strengthening food security through trade" explored how the international …

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Published on June 27, 2024 - 12:27 GMT

Joint WTO-World Bank work programme on trade in services unveiled at Aid for Trade Review

The joint work programme seeks to tackle some of the challenges that developing economies are facing in unlocking the benefits of services trade and harnessing the sector's export potential. "For many developing countries, prospects for export- …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Aid for Trade is vital for developing economies to benefit from trade

In the opening plenary session, global leaders reflected on 18 years of Aid for Trade, an initiative that has unlocked USD 648 billion of investment since 2006 to help developing economies participate more fully in global trade. The discussion focused on …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

US$ 648 billion of funding helps to integrate developing economies into global trade

The WTO-led Aid for Trade initiative has contributed US$ 648 billion since 2006 to strengthen the export potential of developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs). The impact of the initiative in improving these economies' capacity to …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

9th Global Review of Aid for Trade : Trade for all — taking stock (Opening session)

Minister Symmonds, Secretary-General Cormann, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning, and welcome to the 9th Global Review of Aid for Trade! Thank you to everyone for joining us this morning. I know some of you have flown a long way to be with …

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Published on June 26, 2024 - 17:08 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala: More collaboration is needed to help Africa reap benefits of cotton trade

DG Okonjo-Iweala commended the studies on cotton value chain development in the C4+ (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Côte d'Ivoire) conducted by the International Trade Centre (ITC), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

Geneva Week invites participants to delve into recent developments in international trade

Participants will be able to engage with high-level officials, government representatives based in Geneva and experts from the WTO Secretariat and the Advisory Centre on World Trade Organization Law. They will also have the opportunity to hear about the …

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 15:52 GMT

Chairs Programme can help trade deliver for people — DG Okonjo-Iweala

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 …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

South Africa seeks panel reviews of EU measures affecting imports of citrus fruit

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 …

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Published on June 24, 2024 - 20:10 GMT

Chairs Programme discusses importance of cooperation among participating universities

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 …

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Published on June 22, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition concludes with announcement of winners

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 …

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Published on June 21, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

Registration opens for public hearing in US–Argentina dispute regarding tubular goods

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 …

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