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Tiina Kikerpuu, Project Coordinator, Swedish Standards Institute
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- Tiina Kikerpuu, Project Coordinator, Swedish Standards Institute
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- Dr. Thiendou Niang, Directeur, Afrique Communication
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- Patrick M. Søndergaard, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Department
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- George Wood, Ph.D., Honor Academician at Taiwan Economic D&R Academy
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- Scott Laneri - Student at Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- Weston Smith - Student at Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University
- Runtime
- 0:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- Jake Rhodes - Student at Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Public Forum TV 2013
Participants give their responses to the question: Does innovation foster trade or does trade foster innovation?
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- WTO DG Azevêdo's inaugural speech
- Runtime
- 16:09
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo, in his inaugural speech to the General Council on 9 September 2013, said "my full priority will be to ensure that we have a successfully negotiated outcome in our 9th Ministerial Conference".
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- Inauguration of Brazil Room
- Runtime
- 9:29
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 9.09.2013
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo inaugurates renovated Brazil Room
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo inaugurated the renovated Room C, the "Brazil Room", within the WTO premises. The ceremony was attended by Brazil's Minister of Foreign Relations, Ambassador Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado, and other VIP guests.
More information:
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/booksp_e/brazil_room_e.pdf
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- Public Opening of the new WTO Campus
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 30.06.2013
On Sunday 30 June 2013, the WTO opened its doors to the general public to inaugurate the new WTO campus, bringing together WTO members, staff and local residents. Guided tours, art exhibits and presentations were organized throughout the day. The tours commenced after the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new WTO building.
Have a look at this video on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/library/flashvideo/video_e.htm?id=210
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- DIRECTOR-GENERAL PASCAL LAMY'S LEGACY SPEECH TO THE WTO MEMBERSHIP
- Runtime
- 45:41
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 24.07.2013
"The last eight years have seen the emergence of a stronger institution. We have strengthened the WTO as the global trade body, as a major pillar of global economic governance. We have lived through eight transformational years".
DG Lamy highlighted some of the achievements over the last eight years, including the WTO's reinforced trade monitoring role, its "solid" dispute settlement system, the professionalism of the WTO Secretariat, and the WTO's contribution to greater coherence in international policy-making.
Have a look at this news item on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/gc_rpt_24jul13_e.htm
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- World Trade Report 2013 - Quotes from DG Lamy and WTO Chief Economist Patrick Low
- Runtime
- 8:35
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 18.07.2013
Fast-changing nature of world trade poses new policy challenges, report says. The future of world trade, and the global trading system, will be shaped by a range of economic, political and social factors, including technological innovation, shifts in production and consumption patterns, and demographic change, according to the 2013 World Trade Report published by the WTO on 18 July 2013. Director-General Pascal Lamy said: "One element clearly stands out in the Report, and that is the importance of trade for development".
Have a look at the press release on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/pres13_e/pr692_e.htm
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- World Trade Report 2013 - Factors shaping the future of world trade
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- 4:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 18.07.2013
The World Trade Report looks at how the international trade landscape may evolve in the future. It was launched on 18 July 2013 at the WTO.
The future of world trade, and the global trading system, will be shaped by a range of economic, political and social factors, including technological innovation, shifts in production and consumption patterns, and demographic change.
WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy says: "One element clearly stands out in the Report, and that is the importance of trade for development".
Download the full report on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/publications_e/wtr13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade: highlights of the 4th Global Review Conference
- Runtime
- 9:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 10.07.2013
From 8 to 10 July, heads of international organizations and regional development agencies, as well as private sector high representatives met at the WTO, in Geneva, to take part to the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade. Their discussion primarily focused on the perspectives of joining and adding value within the network of production chains. As well, the debates concentrated on the benefits of participation in value chains, notably in the context of the on-going deliberations about the post-2015 development agenda.
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade -Value Chains in Textiles and Apparel
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.07.2013
This video looks into the textile sector. Employing more than 60 million workers worldwide and exporting clothing worth over US$ 412 billion in 2011, the textiles sector is an important source of employment for many poor people in developing countries, particularly women. Aid for Trade projects can help to develop the textile sector and to promote "social upgrading" in the textiles and apparel value chain. This video is linked to a publication entitled "Aid for Trade and Value Chains in Textiles and Apparel". Full publication available here: http://tiny.cc/7v6zzw
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade - Value Chains in Tourism
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.07.2013
This video looks into the tourism sector. The tourism industry has grown from US$ 277 million in 1980 to over US$ 1 billion in 2012. It therefore has great potential to foster growth and reduce poverty in developing countries. But to fully exploit this potential, its inter-linkages with other parts of the economy need to be carefully managed. This video is linked to a publication entitled "Aid for Trade and Value Chains in Tourism". Full publication available here: http://tiny.cc/7v6zzw
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade - Value Chains in Agrifood
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.08.2013
This video looks into the agri-food sector. The agricultural sector accounts for over one-third of export earnings for almost 50 developing countries. Aid for Trade projects focused on value chain development in the agri-food sector can substantially improve developing countries' participation in these production chains and promote economic growth. This video is linked to a publication entitled "Aid for Trade and Value Chains in Agrifood". Full publication available here: http://tiny.cc/7v6zzw
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade - Value Chains in Information and Communication Technology
- Runtime
- 2:03
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.08.2013
This video looks into the ICT Sector. In recent years, developing countries have made significant progress in information and communication technology (ICT), but the digital divide with developed nations still exists. Aid for Trade projects can help to reduce this divide by facilitating investments in ICT infrastructure and supporting telecommunications regulators. This video is linked to a publication on Aid for Trade entitled: "Aid for Trade and Value Chains in Information and Communication Technology". Full publication available here: http://tiny.cc/t53zzw
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Aid for Trade - Value Chains in Transport and Logistics
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.08.2013
This video looks into the transport and logistics sector which is of crucial importance to firms participating in global value chains. A robust transport and logistics infrastructure can help developing countries increase the distribution and availability of essential goods. Aid for Trade projects are key to strengthening this sector. This video is linked to a publication entitled " Aid for Trade and Value Chains in Transport and Logistics". Full publication available here: http://tiny.cc/k82zzw
Find out more about the Aid for Trade Fourth Global Review:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurria opening statement - 4th Aid for Trade Global Review
- Runtime
- 19:25
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.07.2013
OECD Secretary-General Gurría said: "Aid for trade works, and it is making a difference. Mobilising aid flows to boost trade and help connect developing countries to global value chains is a good investment. The challenge today is maintaining momentum, fulfilling commitments, boosting results and making value chains accessible to all. An important next step would be the agreement of a comprehensive package of trade reforms, with a focus on trade facilitation."
More on Aid for Trade:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/aid4trade_e.htm
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- WTO DG Lamy opening statement - 4th Aid for Trade Global Review
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- 15:17
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 08.07.2013
DG Lamy said: "Aid for Trade is making a difference. But it can make more of a difference if it tackles the factors needed to get the business and investment climate right. To connect the least connected in international trade."
More on Aid for Trade:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/aid4trade_e.htm
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- 4th Aid for Trade Global Review 8-10 July 2013
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 5.07.2013
The Aid for Trade Global Review brings together the trade and development community from across the globe and the theme of this year's event is "Connecting to Value Chains". The event is an important contribution to making trade work for development.
More on the Fourth Global Review of Aid for Trade:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/devel_e/a4t_e/global_review13_e.htm
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- Debate: Trade and Sustainable Energy
- Runtime
- 11:46
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 28.08.2012
What role can the WTO play in fostering Sustainable Energy?
Governments everywhere have recognized the need to develop effective sustainable energy policies. What role can and should the WTO play in this field? Laurence Tubiana, director of the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations, and Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz, chief executive for the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, discuss this issue with Keith Rockwell, WTO Spokesperson.
Have a look at this video on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/debates_e/debate42_e.htm
More information on trade and the environment:
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/envir_e/envir_e.htm
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- The Future of Trade: The Challenges of Convergence
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 24.04.2013
The Panel on Defining the Future of Trade convened by Director-General Pascal Lamy, on 24 April 2013, issued its report "The Future of Trade: The Challenges of Convergence". "Regulating trade opening is only one of the many challenges facing a rapidly integrating world economy. But it is also one where we already have a system which has shown its resilience. Like all assets, it needs not just proper maintenance. It also needs investment in the future. We offer this report as a call to action and a contribution to further reflection," the Panel said.
Speakers:
Pascal Lamy, WTO Director-General
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and Founder, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Overseas Corporation, Jordan
Sharan Burrow, Secretary-General, International Trade Union Confederation
Pradeep Singh Mehta, Secretary-General, CUTS International, India
Festus Gontebanye Mogae, Former President, Botswana
Jürgen R. Thumann, Pr...
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- Press conference: WTO trade figures 2013
- Runtime
- 4:23
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Trade to remain subdued in 2013 after sluggish growth in 2012 as European economies continue to struggle
World trade growth fell to 2.0% in 2012 — down from 5.2% in 2011 — and is expected to remain sluggish in 2013 at around 3.3% as the economic slowdown in Europe continues to suppress global import demand, WTO economists reported on 10 April 2013. "The events of 2012 should serve as a reminder that the structural flaws in economies that were revealed by the economic crisis have not been fully addressed, despite important progress in some areas. Repairing these fissures needs to be the priority for 2013," Director-General Pascal Lamy said.
For more details on the WTO Trade Forecasts for 2013: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/pres13_e/pr688_e.htm
For more info on Trade Statistics: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm
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- WTO Interview: Trade figures 2013
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- WTO chief economist discusses world trade figures for 2012 and prospects for 2013
World trade flows have grown by 2% in 2012, less than half the pace the year before. Slow growth in developed economies and uncertainty about the situation in Europe will continue to impact global trade flows in the year to come, according to WTO economists. Patrick Low, WTO chief economist, discusses some of the highlights of 2012's figures and the prospects for 2013.
For more details on 2013 WTO trade forecasts: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/pres13_e/pr688_e.htm
To know more about Economic Research and Analysis: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/reser_e/reser_e.htm
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- WTO Debate: Better jobs through trade
- Runtime
- 9:48
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- What is the relationship between trade and employment?
The impact of trade opening on job creation is a complex topic. What are the effects of trade liberalisation on employment opportunities? Marion Jansen, who was Head of Trade and Employment Programme at the ILO at the time of recording, and Ken Ash, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate at the OECD, discuss this topic with Keith Rockwell, WTO's spokesperson.
For more details on the WTO Debates: http://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/debates_e/debates_e.htm
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- WTO Debate: Asia's perspective on trade
- Runtime
- 14:58
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- What are the sources of Asia's dynamism on trade?
Home to nearly two-thirds of humanity, Asia produces more than one quarter of the world's output and generates more than 30% of world trade. What are the sources of Asian dynamism? Could the Asian model be exported to other regions? Masahiro Kawai, Dean and CEO of the Asian Development Bank Institute, and Kwok Fook Seng, Singapore's ambassador to the WTO, discuss these questions with Keith Rockwell, WTO spokesman.
For more details on the WTO Debates: http://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/debates_e/debates_e.htm
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- WTO: 2012 in 12 minutes - Looking back on WTO activities in 2012
- Runtime
- 12:07
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 21.12.12
Despite a difficult economic outlook, 2012 has been marked by important events and significant decisions. Check out some of the highlights of the WTO's work in 2012 and find out what is planned for 2013.
Have a look at WTO's news in 2012:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/news12_e.htm
Watch this video on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_grid_e.htm?video_type=latest
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- WTO Trade Data Day: highlights
- Runtime
- 9:27
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On 16 January 2013, the WTO held the Trade Data Day, an event dedicated to creating a better understanding of international trade flows and market access. WTO statisticians introduced the Integrated Trade Intelligence Portal (I-TIP). In the afternoon, the OECD and the WTO presented a set of trade statistics as measured in value added terms. This video presents some highlights of the day-long event.
For more info regarding WTO International Trade Statistics and Market Access Data please go to: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm
For more details on the WTO "Made in the World" project, please go to: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/miwi_e/miwi_e.htm
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- WTO Chief Statistician Hubert Escaith - Trade Data Day Presentation
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On 16 January 2013, the WTO hosts Trade Data Day, an event dedicated to creating a better understanding of international trade flows and market access. The morning session focuses on transparency of trade policy measures; the afternoon focuses on measuring trade in terms of value added.
For more info on international trade statistics go to: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm
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- Launch of the new OECD-WTO trade database
- Runtime
- 24:21
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Director-General Pascal Lamy, during the round table discussion on "New Steps in Measuring Trade in Value Added" at the OECD, Paris on 16 January 2013, said the release by the WTO and OECD of new batches of data to measure trade in value added is a "milestone in this long-term cooperation and endeavour of many players and stakeholders".
To view the full speech of the WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy, please go to: http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm#video
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- WTO Debate: Plurilateralism and multilateralism
- Runtime
- 12:26
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- In the WTO framework, agreements are the result of multilateral negotiations. However, many governments have started to look at plurilateral approaches as global deals are proven more difficult to reach. Are those plurilateral agreements strengthening or weakening the multilateral trading system? Frederick Agah, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the WTO, and Stuart Harbinson, Former Permanent Representative of Hong Kong, China to the WTO, discuss this issue with Keith Rockwell, WTO spokesperson.
For more of these debates go to: http://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/debates_e/debates_e.htm
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- WHO-WIPO-WTO study launch
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- For the first time, the three global intergovernmental bodies dealing with health, intellectual property and trade have pooled their expertise on a study of policies needed to advance medical and health technologies and to ensure they reach the people who need them. "Access to medicines requires the right mix of health policies, intellectual property rules and trade policy settings," said WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy.
For more info and details on this joint study click on: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/trip_05feb13_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Roberto Azevêdo's press conference
- Runtime
- 27:50
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo (Brazil) on 31 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Taeho Bark's press conference
- Runtime
- 28:32
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Taeho Bark (Republic of Korea)
on 31 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Herminio Blanco's press conference
- Runtime
- 26:58
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Herminio Blanco (Mexico) on 30 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Ahmad Hindawi's press conference
- Runtime
- 27:42
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Ahmad Thougan Hindawi (Jordan) on 30 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Ms Amina Mohamed's press conference
- Runtime
- 17:24
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Ms Amina C. Mohamed (Kenya) on 30 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Tim Groser's press conference
- Runtime
- 27:24
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Tim Groser (New Zealand) on 30 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Ms Mari Pangestu's press conference
- Runtime
- 22:31
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Ms Mari Elka Pangestu (Indonesia) on 29 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Ms Anabel González's press conference
- Runtime
- 17:27
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Ms Anabel González (Costa Rica) on 29 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
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- DG selection: Mr Alan Kyerematen's press conference
- Runtime
- 27:59
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Each of the nine candidates to the post of WTO Director-General made a presentation at the General Council meeting on 29-31 January 2013. After their presentations, each candidate held a press conference at the WTO. This is the press conference given by Mr Alan Kyerematen (Ghana) on 29 January.
More information about the candidates:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news13_e/dgsel_03jan13_e.htm
More about the director-general selection process:
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/dg_e/dg_selection_process_e.htm
- Title
- WTO approves Tajikistan's membership
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- On 10 December 2012, the WTO General Council adopted Tajikistan's accession package, lifting the last hurdle towards its membership.
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- Parliamentarians at the WTO - 2012
- Runtime
- 12:43
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Parliamentarians gather at the WTO to discuss trade issues:
The Parliamentary Conference on the WTO, an annual event organized by the European Parliament and the Inter-Parliamentary Union, took place at the World Trade Organization headquarters on 15 and 16 November 2012. Members of parliaments from more than 70 countries discussed linkages between politics and trade, and interacted with WTO Director-General Pascal Lamy, WTO ambassadors and experts.
Find out more: http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/sppl_e/sppl257_e.htm
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- WTO welcomes Laos as a new member
- Runtime
- 4:40
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 26.10.12
The General Council today paved the way for Laos' membership in the WTO by approving its accession package. Laos will have to ratify the deal and would become WTO's 158th member 30 days after the ratification.
Have a look at the news item on the WTO's website:
http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news12_e/acc_lao_26oct12_e.htm
- Title
- Public Forum 2012: Is Multilateralism in Crisis?
- Runtime
- 1:29
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- http://www.wto.org/ 24.09.12
This year the Public Forum poses the question "Is multilateralism in crisis?" It also addresses the following themes: formulating new approaches to multilateral trade opening in areas such as trade facilitation; addressing 21st-century issues and identifying areas in need of new regulations; and looking at the role of non-state actors in strengthening the multilateral trading system.
- Title
- ¿Está en crisis el multilateralismo?
- Runtime
- 11:44
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Las instituciones multilaterales proporcionan el marco mundial para la paz y la estabilidad, pero las dificultades con que se enfrentan los gobiernos para alcanzar acuerdos mundiales sobre el comercio, el cambio climático y otras cuestiones han llevado a muchos a preguntarse si este modelo puede seguir dando resultado. ¿Está en crisis el multilateralismo? Anabel González, Ministra de Comercio Exterior de Costa Rica, y Eduardo Pérez Motta, Presidente de la Comisión Federal de Competencia de México, debaten de este tema con Josep Bosch, Portavoz de la OMC.
- Title
- Le multilatéralisme est-il en crise?
- Runtime
- 15:19
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Les institutions multilatérales fournissent le cadre mondial pour la paix et la stabilité. Mais les difficultés auxquelles sont confrontés les gouvernements pour parvenir à des accords mondiaux sur le commerce, le changement climatique et d'autres sujets ont soulevé beaucoup de questions sur la capacité de ce modèle à réussir encore aujourd'hui. Le multilatéralisme est-il en crise? Pierre Sauvé, Directeur adjoint du World Trade Institute, Université de Berne, et Bernard Njonga, Président de l'Association citoyenne de défense des intérêts collectifs et un leader de la société civile au Cameroun, discutent de cette question avec Anoush Der Boghossian, attachée de presse à l'OMC.
- Title
- Is multilateralism in crisis?
- Runtime
- 10:49
- Date posted
- 14 years ago
- Description
- Multilateral institutions provide the global framework for peace and stability. But the difficulty governments face in reaching global agreements on trade, climate change and other issues has led many to question whether this model can still succeed. Is multilateralism in crisis? Anabel González, Costa Rica's Minister of Foreign Trade, and Eduardo Pérez Motta, Chairman of Mexico's Federal Commission on Competition, discuss this topic with Keith Rockwell, WTO spokesperson.
