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Marking 100 years of the Centre William Rappard
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- Marking 100 years of the Centre William Rappard
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- The WTO and the International Labour Organization jointly celebrated the centenary of the Centre William Rappard at an event held on 1 July.
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- High-level visit from Georgia
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, to the WTO on 8 July to discuss Georgia's economic and trade performance, its engagement in the multilateral trading system, and current developments in the global trading environment.
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- 2026 Small Business Champions Awards
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- WTO Open Day 2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- On 5 July 2026, the WTO will welcome the public to its headquarters in Geneva to mark the 100th anniversary of the WTO's home (Centre William Rappard). The Open Day offers an opportunity for visitors to explore this historic building and its artworks and to enjoy a range of activities taking place on the lakeside terrace.
More: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news26_e/open_18jun26_418_e.htm
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- What is the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement? | Ask the WTO
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Then and now: 100 years of the Centre William Rappard
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Centre William Rappard in Geneva is the first building designed to house an international organization. Today, it is home to the World Trade Organization, and it has just turned 100 years old.
It opened on 6 June 1926. Then, as now, the Centre William Rappard serves as a place for dialogue and cooperation between nations.
Join Roy Santana, from the WTO Secretariat, as he steps between 2026 and 1926 to explore a century of history at the first home of multilateralism.
Our thanks to the International Labour Organization for sharing historic footage.
Learn more about the CWR: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/cwr_e/cwr_e.htm
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- 2026 WTO Trade and Environment Week
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Trade in Services for Development at MC14
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- In Yaoundé on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference on 25 March, a group of ministers underscored the central role of services trade in supporting development and emphasized the importance of WTO-World Bank efforts to help developing members overcome challenges. Director-General Okonjo-Iweala called for stronger international partnerships through the Trade in Services for Development initiative to boost support for developing members.
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- Cotton High-Level Event at MC14
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- From field to factory, and fashion to football, African Cotton was in the spotlight at MC14. Events in Cameroon brought together stakeholders to highlight cotton's importance to global trade and investment opportunities, particularly for Central and West African countries looking to move up the value chain.
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- WTO Public Forum 2026: Powering the future
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Trade in services is not just a driver of global economic growth. It is the most dynamic component of world trade. In 2026, services trade volume is projected to expand by 4.8%, significantly outpacing trade in goods.
This year’s Public Forum will place services at the centre of the conversation, examining their role as an engine of development, source of income, and driver of job creation and empowerment worldwide, particularly for women and young people.
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- High-level visit: Macao, China
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Chief Executive of Macao, China, Sam Hou Fai on 23 April at the WTO. They discussed the active role Macao, China plays at the WTO and its strong support for the multilateral trading system. As trade openness and transparency are key to Macao, China's strong economic performance, both leaders highlighted the importance of the WTO for supporting the ongoing contribution of Macao, China to the global economy.
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- Yaoundé in images: MC14 flash recap
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.
On the sidelines, Yaoundé also delivered advances and rich discussions on development, women empowerment, cotton and agreements to ease investment and foster digital trade.
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- Vibrant opening for MC14
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
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- Civil Society Dialogue at MC14
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
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- Business Forum at MC14
- Runtime
- 3:32
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
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- Women and trade at MC14
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- At a high-level event on women and trade held on 25 March in advance of the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference, trade officials marked the progress made in enhancing women entrepreneurs' access to international markets. We are no longer just talking; we are delivering, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said at the event in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The programme featured the work of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, the WTO informal working groups on trade and gender and on small enterprises, and the International Trade Centre's SheTrades Initiative.
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- Opening Ceremony of the 14th Ministerial Conference
- Runtime
- 3:40:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
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- IFD Agreement: bridging the investment gap
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- 3:49
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- At a high-level event on 25 March, on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, ministers of 128 WTO members participating in the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement showcased initiatives with global partners to support implementation of the Agreement and to mobilize investment particularly towards developing economies. They reiterated their call for MC14 to incorporate the Agreement into the WTO legal framework to fully unlock its development potential. The event was organized by the Government of the Republic of Korea.
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- All set for MC14 in Yaoundé
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 4 months ago
- Description
- The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference is set to begin tomorrow. The Conference will take place from 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Ministers from across the world are gathering to review the state of global trade and the functioning of the multilateral trading system. They will discuss key challenges and opportunities, and take decisions on the future work of the World Trade Organization.
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- Outlook for world trade in 2026-2027
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it would also put pressure on food supplies and services trade due to travel and transport disruptions. Prospects could still improve if the conflict ends quickly and the boom in AI spending continues.
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- How will the Middle East conflict impact trade in 2026?
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- World trade is set to slow in 2026 following a stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it would also pressure food supplies and services trade due to travel and transport disruptions. Prospects could still improve if the conflict ends quickly and the boom in AI spending continues.
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- Global Trade Outlook 2026: press conference
- Runtime
- 43:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Press conference with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Chief Economist Robert Staiger launching the Global Trade Outlook and Statistics, released on 19 March.
World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy prices remain elevated, noting that it would also put pressure on food supplies and services trade due to travel and transport disruptions. Prospects could still improve if the conflict ends quickly and the boom in AI spending continues.
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- Road to MC14: from Geneva to Yaoundé
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is at stake for the global trading system? Hear from Ambassador Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel of Saudi Arabia, Chairperson of the WTO General Council, who shares perspectives on the progress and engagement of Members in the General Council as they prepare for MC14.
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- Road to MC14: trade and development
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what progress has been made on development issues at the WTO? Hear from Ambassador Kadra Ahmed Hassan of Djibouti, Chair of the Committee on Trade and Development in Special Session.
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- Road to MC14: e-commerce
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play in discussions on the Work Programme on E-Commerce? Hear from Ambassador Richard Brown of Jamaica, facilitator of these discussions, who shares perspectives on ongoing work and priorities in this area.
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- Young Trade Leaders 2026
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
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- Road to MC14: fisheries subsidies negotiations
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play in the fisheries subsidies negotiations? Hear from Ambassador Leslie Ramsammy of Guyana, Chair of the Negotiating Group on Rules, on efforts to advance disciplines that support sustainable fisheries.
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- Road to MC14: WTO reform
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play on WTO reform? Hear from Ambassador Peter Ølberg of Norway, Facilitator of the discussions on WTO reform, who shares perspectives on ongoing efforts and priorities for strengthening the multilateral trading system.
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- Road to MC14: agriculture and food security
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- Ahead of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), what is the state of play in agriculture negotiations, particularly on food security? Hear from Ambassador Ali Sarfraz Hussain of Pakistan, Chair of the Committee on Agriculture in Special Session.
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- What are Ministerial Conferences? | Ask the WTO
- Runtime
- 4:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
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- What does the World Trade Organization do? | Ask the WTO
- Runtime
- 4:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
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- Young Trade Leader: Olexa Heshima (Rwanda)
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- From #Rwanda to the world: digital trade is unlocking markets, but only if we close the gaps.
Meet WTO's #YoungTradeLeader Olexa Heshima, as she champions solutions to help MSMEs access global markets.
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- Road to Yaoundé: election of the MC14 Chair
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- At the opening of a 16-17 December General Council meeting, WTO members elected H.E. Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon, as Chair of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). MC14 will take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon on 26-29 March 2026.
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- Advancing development through services trade
- Runtime
- 4:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- At the opening of the Trade in Services for Development (TS4D) Conference on 3-4 December, the WTO and World Bank highlighted progress in the initiative's efforts to help developing economies leverage services trade for growth and development.
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- Trade in Services for Development initiative
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Services are the most dynamic segment of world trade and present important development opportunities. However, many developing economies still lag in terms of participation in services trade. Services trade can be complex and realizing its growth potential can be challenging.
The Trade in Services for Development Initiative, launched at the Public Forum in September 2024, is a joint capacity building and technical assistance effort of the WTO Secretariat and the World Bank aimed at helping developing economies better leverage trade in services for development.
A conference on 3-4 December will present the new capacity building tools developed or expanded this year under the initiative.
More info:
https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/serv_e/serv_2511202510_e/serv_2511202510_e.htm
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- COP30 President on trade and climate
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
- As leaders gather in Belém for COP30, a reminder: trade is part of the solution to the climate challenge.
In September, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, President of COP30, highlighted the role of trade in supporting the transition to net zero during his visit to the WTO.
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- What is the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement? | Ask the WTO
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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- What is the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) ? | Ask the WTO
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 9 months ago
- Description
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- High-level visit from Mozambique
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the President of the Republic of Mozambique, Daniel Francisco Chapo, on 21 October at the WTO. They discussed Mozambique's current economic situation and the potential for the country to further develop and diversify its mineral-rich economy. Both leaders agreed that regional and multilateral cooperation are vital in this respect and highlighted the importance of the multilateral trading system.
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- Public Forum 2025: Inclusive artificial Intelligence and trade
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- High-level visit from Nigeria
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Nigeria’s Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, paid a visit to the WTO on 20 October and met with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Oduwole shared her country’s priorities for the 14th Ministerial Conference, which takes place in Cameroon in March 2026.
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- High-level visit from Sri Lanka
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Wasantha Samarasinghe, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development, to the WTO on 20 October, after his country’s Trade Policy Review.
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- Public Forum 2025: The promise of digital trade
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
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- Global Trade Outlook: update
- Runtime
- 3:06
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- Global merchandise trade outpaced expectations in the first half of 2025, driven by increased spending on AI-related products, a surge in North American imports ahead of tariff hikes, and strong trade among the rest of the world. In response, WTO economists raised the 2025 merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9% in August). However, the 2026 projection has been lowered to 0.5% (from 1.8%). Global services exports growth is expected to slow from 6.8% in 2024 to 4.6% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026.
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- Press Conference: Global Trade Outlook (October update)
- Runtime
- 46:45
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- AI goods and frontloading lift world trade in 2025 but outlook dims for 2026: press conference announcing the WTO Global Trade Outlook and Statistics update
Global merchandise trade outpaced expectations in the first half of 2025, driven by increased spending on AI-related products, a surge in North American imports ahead of tariff hikes, and strong trade among the rest of the world. In response, WTO economists raised the 2025 merchandise trade growth forecast to 2.4% (up from 0.9% in August). However, the 2026 projection has been lowered to 0.5% (from 1.8%). Global services exports growth is expected to slow from 6.8% in 2024 to 4.6% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026.
Read more:
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/stat_07oct25_e.htm
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- WEIDE Fund: Contribution by Bahrain
- Runtime
- 3:34
- Date posted
- 10 months ago
- Description
- The Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund received a contribution of USD 200,000 from the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The WEIDE Fund aims to empower women entrepreneurs by helping them grow their businesses through international trade and digitalization.
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- Business perspectives at the WTO Public Forum 2025
- Runtime
- 3:58
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
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- Launch of the World Trade Report 2025
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
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- Title
- Let's Talk Fisheries Subsidies
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, now in force, represents a major step forward in favour of protecting the oceans' living resources. It is also the first time a WTO Agreement has environmental protection at its core. Sainabou Taal, Head of Fisheries Subsidies at the WTO, and Amb. Santiago Wills, who chaired the negotiations from 2019 until 2022, when the agreement was concluded, explain how it benefits the environment, development and all of us who love fish.
Our thanks to Aquatis, Aquarium and Vivarium Lausanne, for welcoming the WTO experts for this project.
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- Public Forum 2025: Enhance, create and preserve
- Runtime
- 3:13
- Date posted
- 11 months ago
- Description
- The 2025 edition of the WTO's Public Forum wrapped up on 18 September, after two intensive days of discussions. The theme of the Forum was “Enhance, Create, and Preserve.” While global trade is undergoing fundamental shifts, the event is an opportune moment to reflect on the contribution of trade to world growth and to explore the digital transformations shaping the interconnected global economy.
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