WTO Public Forum 2024 kicks off with record participation expected

The 2024 edition of the WTO’s Public Forum kicked off on 10 September with a record…

DDG Paugam calls for new approaches to promote action on trade and environment

WTO members could consider new approaches towards acting concretely on trade and environment objectives whereas failures…

DG Okonjo-Iweala mourns the passing of Peruvian Ambassador Ana Cecilia Gervasi

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed on 9 September her deep sadness following the passing of Ana…

Trade and inclusiveness: How to make trade work for all

Making trade more inclusive is a key priority for WTO members. Their shared goal is to…

International Trade Briefing: September 2024 [Video]

Missed Opportunities: Why U.S. Exporters Should Pay Attention to Multilateral Development Banks

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, multilateral development banks (MDBs) “provide financial and technical…

World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness

The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played…

Ireland gives EUR 720,000 to help developing economies increase participation in trading system

Ireland is contributing EUR 720,000 (over CHF 680,000) to the French Irish Mission Programme over the…

Goods barometer rises above trend, signalling upturn in trade volume

Global goods trade has continued to recover in the third quarter of 2024 after demand for…

Public Forum 2024 programme is now available

This year’s Public Forum, entitled “Re-globalization: Better Trade for a Better World”, will feature 139 sessions…