"I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Robert W. Staiger to the position of Chief Economist and Director, ERSD," the Director-General said. "Bob is a highly authoritative voice in world trade, specializing in the study of …
The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest outreach event, with this year's Forum exploring across two days how digital advancements are redefining the international trading system and enhancing global connectivity, innovation and cooperation. Participants …
In her opening address, the Director-General highlighted the entry into force of the WTO’s Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies following ratification of the Agreement by two-thirds of WTO members. Hailing it as a landmark for sustainability, she said: “ …
In her opening remarks, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised the 127 WTO members participating in the IFD Agreement for their successful conclusion of the first agreement to set global benchmarks for enhancing the transparency of investment …
A shortlist of three finalists competed in Geneva before an expert jury of five WTO ambassadors — from Chile, Djibouti, the Philippines, South Africa and Switzerland. The finalists presented their ideas virtually to the jury and an audience at the WTO, …
According to the report, AI could lead to significant increases in trade and GDP by 2040, with global trade projected to rise by 34-37% across different scenarios based on different degrees of policy and technological catch-up between low-, middle- and …
Co-organized by The Gambia (Coordinator of the WTO LDC Group), Germany (EIF Funding Partner Coordinator) and the Executive Secretariat of the EIF, the event was held as part of the EIF Global Forum 2025 entitled "Accelerating Impact – On the Road to …
The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is the WTO's first multilateral agreement with environmental sustainability at its core. It prohibits government support to illegal fishing activities and overexploitation of stocks, contributing to the protection …
In the notification Egypt indicated, among other things, as follows: "8. Offer of consultations Egypt offers consultations under Article 12.4 with Members having a substantial interest as exporters of the product concerned." Further, Egypt's …
In the notification Egypt indicated, among other things, as follows: "8. Offer of consultations Egypt offers consultations under Article 12.4 with Members having a substantial interest as exporters of the product concerned." Further, Egypt's …
This contribution will enable the STDF's global partnership to deliver on its new Strategy for 2025-2030 "Facilitating Safe Trade to Meet Global Goals", which focuses on strengthening SPS capacity as a pathway to safer and more inclusive …
The notification indicated, among other things, as follows: "All relevant importers, exporters and any other interested parties wishing to present evidences, documents, views or comments pertaining to the investigation shall submit the aforementioned …
This contribution will play an important role in supporting the STDF to deliver initiatives under its 2025–2030 Strategy "Facilitating Safe Trade to Meet the Global Goals” which aim to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity in developing …
The call for applications in Mongolia attracted 307 submissions, with 46 beneficiaries being selected, comprising 26 Booster and 20 Discovery grant recipients. The beneficiaries will receive targeted support to boost their digital capabilities, financial …
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The 2025 Public Forum – entitled "Enhance, Create and Preserve" – will examine how a modernized, digitalized trading system can improve living standards, create jobs and support sustainable resource management. Participants will explore both the …
Further information is available in document WT/DS641/1 What is a request for consultations? The request for consultations formally initiates a dispute in the WTO. Consultations give the parties an opportunity to discuss the matter and to find a …
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Only through collective action can we restore the health of our oceans – and curbing harmful fisheries subsidies is an important step to this end. I am deeply grateful to Nepal for its leadership as a landlocked least-developed …
The call for applications in Nigeria generated robust interest, with 146 beneficiaries selected from over 67,000 applications received. Selected beneficiaries in the Dominican Republic and Mongolia will be announced shortly, while Jordan is preparing to …
Brazil claims the measures are inconsistent with the United States' obligations under various provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994 and the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) by seeking redress through tariff measures …
