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Young Trade Leaders: Elina, Kyrgyzstan
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- Young Trade Leaders: Elina, Kyrgyzstan
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Elina Sultanbekova, from Kyrgyzstan, studies International Relations at Corvinus University, in Budapest.
Elina shares her views about the benefits of economic integration in her region.
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- High-level visit from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, at the WTO on 25 February.
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- Young Trade Leaders: Hugh, Canada
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Hugh Jones, from Canada, works at Tereposky & DeRose, an international trade and investment law firm in Ottawa.
Hugh talks about the importance of including indigenous voices in international trade.
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- Young Trade Leaders: Sunny, China
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Shangyi (Sunny) Li, from China, earned her master’s degrees in international relations from both Tsinghua University and Johns Hopkins University.
Sunny talks about the different ways trade has been an important part of her life.
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- 30 years of the WTO
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- What is the WTO? Why does it matter? What’s next?
To mark the WTO's 30th anniversary, ambassadors from the organization’s members reflected on the organization's significance and shared their visions for its future.
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- Fisheries Subsidies: Chinese Taipei’s acceptance
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Chinese Taipei deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 18 February, advancing the tally of formal acceptances to 90. Dr Chang-Fa Lo presented Chinese Taipei's instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
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- High-level visit from Somalia
- Runtime
- 2:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with Salah Ahmed Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, after the first meeting about the country’s WTO membership process.
More about Somalia's accession process:
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/som_e/a1_somalia_e.htm
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- Young Trade Leaders: Yassine, France
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Yassine Krouk, from France, is a political science and international relations student at Sciences Po Lille.
Yassine shares his plans as a Young Trade Leader.
More about the Young Trade Leaders Programme:
https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/young_trade_leader_e/young_trade_leader_e.htm
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- High-level visit from Madagascar
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with David Ralambofiringa, Minister of Industrialization and Trade of Madagascar, following the country's Trade Policy Review.
The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Madagascar took place on 12 and 14 February 2025.
More about Madagascar's TPR: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/tp566_e.htm
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- Young Trade Leaders: Florencia, Argentina
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Florencia Mastrorilli is a trade lawyer currently employed in the International Legal Trade Department of a multinational company that produces steel and provides various services.
Florencia talks about her motivation to join the Young Trade Leaders Programme and her views on trade in Latin America.
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- Driving innovation in the aerospace industry
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Come with us as we explore how Hexcel Morocco is driving innovation in the aerospace industry. From pioneering lightweight materials to fostering skilled talent, discover how this global player is transforming aviation through trade, local expertise and advanced manufacturing.
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- Advancing Africa’s aerospace industry through trade
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Step inside Sabca Morocco, where manufacturing and assembly of aircraft components are driving innovation, job creation, and skill transfer. Learn how trade and globalization are fueling growth in Africa’s aerospace industry.
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- Helping small businesses go global
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In today's interconnected world, small businesses have the potential to reach global markets, but they often face significant challenges, from scalability issues to complex trade regulations. Mohammed Amine Sabibi from the Marrakech-Safi Regional Investment Center shares how businesses can overcome these obstacles through streamlined processes, aggregation programmes and specialized financing solutions designed to support international growth.
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- Young Trade Leaders: Eric, Nigeria
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Eric Andrew is the founder and Team Lead of AgrofixiNG, an organization in Nigeria successfully implementing solutions in agriculture and the circular economy.
Eric shares his impressions about the programme and his plans as a Young Trade Leader.
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- Helping small businesses go global
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In today's interconnected world, small businesses have the potential to reach global markets, but they often face significant challenges, from scalability issues to complex trade regulations. Mohammed Amine Sabibi from the Marrakech-Safi Regional Investment Center shares how businesses can overcome these obstacles through streamlined processes, aggregation programmes and specialized financing solutions designed to support international growth.
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- High-level visit from Canada
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, to the WTO on 7 February. During their meeting, they discussed Canada’s strong commitment to multilateral trade and the importance of a rules-based trading system in supporting businesses and workers.
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- Young Trade Leaders: Nasubila, Malawi
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Young Trade Leaders Programme was established to connect young people with the work of the WTO. Nasubila Ng’ambi, from Malawi, is a 2024 participant. She earned her LLB with distinction from Nelson Mandela University in South Africa.
Nasubila shares what inspired her to join the programme and her aspirations as a Young Trade Leader.
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- Presidential Lecture: Paraguay’s Santiago Peña
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, stressed the critical role of the WTO in promoting peace and prosperity through free trade during his delivery on 31 January of the latest edition of the WTO Presidential Lecture. President Peña emphasized that, amid the current global challenges faced by the multilateral trading system, middle powers like Paraguay have a unique responsibility to act as bridge-builders and to foster dialogue and consensus. This will contribute to a more stable and cooperative international order, he said.
Watch the lecture: https://youtube.com/live/jzTIuAaewY4?feature=share
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- Presidential Lecture: Santiago Peña Palacios, President of Paraguay
- Runtime
- 1:28:59
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “Sustaining Multilateralism in Uncertain Times: The Role of Middle Powers”
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- Fuelling Morocco's startup boom
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Expanding a startup isn’t just about innovation — it's about access to markets, investment, and the right support system. Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), located in Ben Guerir, Morocco, provides entrepreneurs with training, incubation, and resources to help them scale beyond local borders. By fostering international partnerships and connecting founders to global networks, the university enables startups to navigate new markets, attract investment and drive economic growth.
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- Visit by EFTA parliamentarians
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- European Free Trade Association (EFTA) parliamentarians met with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 28 January 2025 to discuss the importance of a rules-based multilateral trading system. The meeting addressed EFTA's commitment to global trade, the need for WTO reform, and the role of trade in improving living standards. Both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and predictable trading system in the current geopolitical context.
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- Fisheries Subsidies: Israel's acceptance
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Israel deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 22 January. The Minister of Economy and Industry, Nir Barkat, presented Israel’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Davos on the side lines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.
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- Advancing Africa’s aerospace industry through trade
- Runtime
- 2:34
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Step inside Sabca Morocco, where manufacturing and assembly of aircraft components are driving innovation, job creation, and skill transfer. Learn how trade and globalization are fueling growth in Africa’s aerospace industry.
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- Driving innovation in the aerospace industry
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Come with us as we explore how Hexcel Morocco is driving innovation in the aerospace industry. From pioneering lightweight materials to fostering skilled talent, discover how this global player is transforming aviation through trade, local expertise and advanced manufacturing.
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- High-level visit from the European Union
- Runtime
- 3:30
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed Maroš Šefčovič, European Union’s Trade Commissioner, to the WTO on 7 January. They talked about priority trade issues in the organization for the coming year.
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- From local craft to global trade
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Join us in Marrakesh as we explore the inspiring story of Doum for Women, a women-led basketry cooperative founded by a mother-daughter duo in 2019. This initiative employs over 250 rural women, enabling them to reach financial independence and support their families. Combining traditional craftsmanship with eco-friendly materials like raffia and Mediterranean palm, these artisans create stunning handmade products that have found their place in global markets. Witness how trade has not only elevated their craft but also uplifted entire communities, redefining possibilities for future generations. This is a story of resilience, empowerment and the transformative power of trade.
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- WHO-WIPO-WTO: building solutions for non-communicable diseases
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- 3:14
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- On 13 December 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the WTO held the 11th Trilateral Technical Symposium titled “Strengthening manufacturing capacities to respond to the noncommunicable diseases burden.” The event underscored the importance of strengthening production and its diversification through initiatives that promote innovation and enhance access to health technologies. It focused on the global health burden caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the role that trilateral partners can play in this regard.
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- Fisheries subsidies: Cameroon’s acceptance
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Cameroon, host of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in 2026, deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 16 December. Ambassador Salomon Eheth presented Cameroon's instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at the General Council meeting in Geneva.
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- Building vaccine independence in Africa
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Step into Marbio, Morocco's first biotech company, leading the charge to achieve vaccine independence for both Morocco and Africa. Discover how its focus on vaccine production, technology transfer, and capacity building is paving the way for a healthier, more resilient future for the continent. Marbio’s efforts are transforming healthcare, empowering local talent, and promoting equitable global trade.
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- Press conference: Special Meeting of the General Council
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- 29:35
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
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- Second mandate for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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- 2:39
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has agreed by consensus to reappoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, set to begin on 1 September 2025. This decision reflects broad recognition of her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the WTO.
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- WTO-ITC initiative for women receives pledge from FIFA
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The WTO and the International Trade Centre (ITC) on 27 November welcomed the donation pledge of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund™ for the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a global programme to help women tap into opportunities in international trade and the digital economy through grants and technical assistance. The Legacy Fund has pledged up to US$ 16.6 million to the WEIDE Fund, with an initial deposit of US$ 5 million.
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- Driving Africa’s automotive future
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- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Morocco is emerging as a key player in the global automotive industry, with cars now ranking among the country’s top exports. At the heart of this growth are manufacturing plants like the one in Kenitra, which produce vehicles for both local use and export to markets in Africa and Europe. Despite challenges such as supply chain disruptions and market shifts, the industry is finding ways to become more resilient. From hybrid and electric vehicles to sustainable manufacturing practices, the sector is contributing to economic growth, job creation, and Morocco's growing significance in global trade.
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- Trading with Intelligence: Trade and AI
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November 2024 to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade. The event brought together representatives of government, international organizations, academia and the private sector.
More info: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news24_e/dtech_22nov24_e.htm
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- Marrakesh Coffee – WTO Public Forum Edition: Nasubila Ng’ambi
- Runtime
- 6:15
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this special WTO Public Forum edition of Marrakesh Coffee, Nasubila Ng’ambi, a WTO Young Trade Leader from Malawi, reflects on her first visit to the WTO and her experiences at the Forum. She also offers a youth perspective on trade and discusses how younger generations can play a role in fostering inclusive trade.
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- President of Armenia visits the WTO
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the President of the Republic of Armenia, Vahagn Khachaturyan, on 15 November at the WTO. The two discussed the importance of the multilateral trading system governed by the WTO and how best to address current challenges to enhance trade and peace.
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- Fisheries Subsidies: Costa Rica’s acceptance
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Costa Rica deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 15 November. Ambassador Ronald Saborío Soto presented Costa Rica's instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Costa Rica's instrument of acceptance brings to 87 the total number of WTO members that have formally accepted the Agreement. Twenty-four more formal acceptances are needed for the Agreement to come into effect. The Agreement will enter into force upon acceptance by two-thirds of the membership.
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- WTO at 30: LDCs and trade
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Least-developed countries (LDCs) represent the most vulnerable members of the international community. Home to over 1 billion people, LDCs account for only 1% of global trade. Over the past 30 years, WTO members have taken steps to support LDCs’ integration in the global economy so that they can leverage trade as a foundation for a better future.
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- Greening Kenya's flower trade
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- 3:24
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Africa has the potential to be a pioneer in green trade, but faces risks, not least in changing consumer demand. In many of the countries that import cut flowers from Kenya, customers no longer want to buy airfreighted horticulture.
There are innovative solutions within reach. The European Union and TradeMarkAfrica are working with the Kenyan private sector and Dutch trade experts to drive a decisive shift from transporting horticulture by air, to using maritime routes.
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- Presidential Lecture: European Council's Charles Michel
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has called on the international community to rebuild trust, boost trade and transform multilateral institutions to make the world more peaceful and prosperous. Mr Michel was delivering on 1 November the fifth lecture in the Presidential Lecture Series at the WTO's headquarters in Geneva.
Full lecture:
https://youtube.com/live/ZBlHnv2gdaM?feature=share
More info: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news24_e/pls_01nov24_e.htm
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- Tracing the spirit of Marrakesh
- Runtime
- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- “Tracing the spirit of Marrakesh” begins its journey in Morocco, exploring the impact of trade and the World Trade Organization on people, communities, and small businesses worldwide. Hosted by the WTO's Joo Eun Lee, this series shares real stories of how global trade has transformed lives over the past 30 years, highlighting economic growth, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development across diverse cultures.
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- Presidential Lecture: Charles Michel, President of the European Council
- Runtime
- 1:32:53
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- "The role of the multilateral trading system in a world of multiple crises and emerging challenges."
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- Marrakesh Coffee – WTO Public Forum Edition: Adam Posen
- Runtime
- 6:46
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In this special WTO Public Forum edition of Marrakesh Coffee, Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, explores what truly inclusive trade means and how we can achieve it. He also discusses how the Marrakesh Agreement’s promise—raising living standards, increasing employment, and promoting sustainable development—can be fulfilled, ensuring these benefits reach more people and WTO members.
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- Fisheries Subsidies: Kuwait's acceptance
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Kuwait's WTO Ambassador Nasser Abdullah Al-Hayen presented his country's instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on 22 October. This brings to 86 the total number of WTO members that have formally accepted the Agreement.
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- The WTO is born: memories from Marrakech 1994
- Runtime
- 4:12
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- To mark the 30th anniversary of the Marrakesh Agreement, we sat down with Said El Hachimi, a former Moroccan trade negotiator and former WTO staff member. He shared his personal insights into the historic 1994 conference that led to the formation of the World Trade Organization.
From the vibrant backdrop of Marrakesh to the challenges of organizing such an event, Said reflects on the lasting impact of the event and its role in reshaping global trade, especially for developing economies like Morocco.
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- President of Estonia visits the WTO
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the President of Estonia, Alar Karis, on 17 October at the WTO. The two discussed the importance of the multilateral trading system governed by the WTO and the impact of the current geopolitical situation on global trade.
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- Marrakesh Coffee: Anabel González
- Runtime
- 10:28
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- In the second episode of Marrakesh Coffee, Anabel González, former WTO Deputy Director-General and now Vice President for Countries at the Inter-American Development Bank, takes us down memory lane—from her early days to unforgettable moments at the WTO. She also shares her insights on today’s trade challenges and explores the concept of re-globalization.
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- Fisheries subsidies: Burkina Faso’s acceptance
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Burkina Faso deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 16 October. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkina Faso Citizens Abroad , Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, presented Burkina Faso’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
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- Global Trade Outlook revision
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- Global goods trade is projected to post a 2.7% increase in 2024, up slightly from the previous estimate of 2.6%, WTO economists said in an updated forecast on 10 October. The volume of world merchandise trade is likely to increase by 3.0% in 2025; however, rising geopolitical tensions and increased economic policy uncertainty continue to pose substantial downside risks to the forecast. Services trade have a more favourable outlook compared to goods according to leading indicators.
More info:
https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news24_e/stat_10oct24_e.htm
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- Clean energy transition for all
- Runtime
- 3:57
- Date posted
- 2 years ago
- Description
- The Trade and Environment Week serves as a unique platform for WTO Members to engage with business representatives, international organizations, academics, experts and civil society in addressing trade-related environmental issues.
This year's High-Level Event featured a distinguished panel of experts who explored the theme "Trade for Clean Energy Transition for All".
