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Published on May 27, 2024 - 19:29 GMT

Call for research papers on innovation now open for World Trade Congress on Gender 2025

Focusing on how women's empowerment drives innovation and how trade can support this process, the Congress — the only international research conference on trade and gender — will provide researchers and policymakers with a platform for in-depth …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

European Union, Australia affirm intention to implement recent WTO rulings

DS600: European Union and certain Member states — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels The European Union said it intends to implement the panel ruling in DS600, which was formally adopted by the DSB on 26 April. The EU …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

New disciplines on regulation of services trade enter into force for four more members

A total of 72 economies — comprising 70 WTO members and two acceding members (Timor-Leste and Comoros) — are committed to implementing the new disciplines. Ecuador is the latest WTO member to have confirmed its commitment, requesting to become a …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

First WTO workshop on customs valuation notifications concludes in Geneva

Under WTO rules, members are required to notify developments in national laws and regulations on customs valuation and a checklist of issues regarding their legislation. They are also required to notify on the implementation of the Decision on Interest …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

WTO members review farm policies, discuss food security, transfer of technology

The Chair of the Committee, Mr. Kjetil Tysdal of Norway, facilitated the discussions. Updates on agriculture market developments, food security Members heard updates from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Bank, the World Food …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Uzbekistan continues to make progress towards WTO accession

Mr. Jamshid Khodjaev, Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan and Chair of the Inter-Agency Commission on WTO Accession, led the delegation, which also included Mr. Azizbek Urunov, Special Representative of the President on WTO issues and Chief Negotiator for …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 21:10 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala cites members’ desire to complete unfinished business from MC13

Speaking in her role as Chair of the WTO's Trade Negotiations Committee, DG Okonjo-Iweala said consultations she has held with members and groups of members since the last General Council meeting in March to hear their thoughts on moving forward post- …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Regional trade policy course underway in Shanghai for Asia-Pacific government officials

In a video message at the opening session, WTO Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said that the course would provide participants with an opportunity to discuss ways of strengthening the multilateral trading system and to learn about other topical …

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Published on May 22, 2024 - 10:21 GMT

Qatar formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted that Qatar has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. By taking this step, Qatar has shown its support for sustainable fisheries and combatting illegal fishing in the Gulf region. Qatar …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members seek to improve transparency in import licensing regimes

Mr Tharnpanich urged all delegations to utilize the Portal for their notifications relating to the Import Licensing Agreement. He underlined that all notifications submitted via the Portal are incorporated into a database, enhancing transparency and …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:27 GMT

Webinar stresses potential of services trade to boost growth in Latin America, Caribbean

The webinar highlighted that while services trade has become the most dynamic component of global trade over recent years, Latin American and Caribbean economies are still to fully harness its economic benefits. Entitled "Trade in Services for …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Trade and Gender Informal Working Group advances work on gender-responsive trade policies

The IWG Co-Chairs — Cabo Verde, El Salvador and the United Kingdom — made a series of proposals to move forward the Group's work, in line with the MC13 Ministerial Declaration (WT/MIN(24)/W/12/Rev.1). Some of the proposals related to the Compendium of …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Webinar looks at use of digital technologies to improve supply chain procedures

The event brought together industry experts from the private sector to delve into the potential of digital technologies to transform supply chain procedures. Roy Santana, Senior Counsellor at the WTO's Market Access Division, moderated the session, …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

DDG Ellard urges APEC leaders to help turn MC13 progress into concrete outcomes

DDG Ellard noted that WTO members adopted several important decisions at MC13, particularly in relation to development. They also achieved significant progress in several other areas, including fisheries subsidies, dispute settlement reform and agriculture …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

DDG Ellard calls for more inclusive trade policies at WTO Chairs Programme event in Peru

Ladies and gentlemen, It is such a pleasure to be part of this gathering in Lima, a city close to my heart, renowned for its vibrant culture, storied past, and culinary delights. I find it fitting that we convene here to delve into the imperative of …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 16:19 GMT

Members discuss proposals to reinvigorate technology transfer discussions

Alejandro Roca Campaña from WIPO reiterated his organization's readiness to deepen its partnership with the WTO and leverage its expertise in IP innovation to contribute to the discussions on technology transfer. Members supported WIPO's request …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

New facilitator details next steps for dispute settlement reform talks after consultations

Ambassador Dwarka-Canabady, whose appointment by members as facilitator was announced by the General Council Chair on 18 April, said she spoke to 34 delegations and group coordinators, which in total represent more than two-thirds of the membership, on how …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 13:52 GMT

Trade data reveal changing patterns in electric vehicles market

Eric Ng Shing and Roy Santana Electric vehicles (EVs) are radically transforming the transport sector, redefining the automotive market, and reshaping global trade in transport equipment. By the end of 2023, EVs accounted for more than a third of all car …

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Published on May 14, 2024 - 09:04 GMT

Mauritius formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome the formal acceptance by Mauritius of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. This is a concrete demonstration of Mauritius's commitment to the WTO system and to global efforts to improve the …

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Published on May 13, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

Lao PDR formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I warmly welcome Lao PDR's formal acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Although Lao PDR, as a landlocked least-developed country (LDC), does not have a coastline of its own, it has consistently …

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