Members meet external stakeholders to advance discussion on extending TRIPS Decision

At an informal thematic session of the Council for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)…

DG Okonjo-Iweala: Trade is important for innovation, women’s economic empowerment, climate

The role of trade in supporting women-led small businesses, addressing climate change and fostering innovation was…

Costa Rica submits application to join government procurement pact

Costa Rica has submitted its application to start negotiations on joining the Government Procurement Agreement 2012…

The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Defense articles and related technical data (and services) are subject to stricter export controls than most…

WTO Introductory Trade Policy Course for LDCs begins in Geneva

Taught in French and designed for least developed countries (LDCs), the Introductory Trade Policy Course, which…

Registration opens for live screening of panel meeting in US-EU ripe olives dispute

At the request of the parties in the dispute “United States — Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties…

Trade Policy Review: Jordan

The third review of the trade policies and practices of Jordan takes place on 27 and…

In-person WTO workshop on import licensing and notifications concludes in Geneva

Twenty-eight government officials from developing and least developed country (LDC) members attended on 25-27 September the…

Trade and Gender co-chairs outline joint work with MSMEs Group for women entrepreneurs

At a meeting of the Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender held on 22 September,…

Members share views in informal talks on trade and industrial policy

As part of their discussions on WTO reform, members held an informal retreat at the organization’s…