The WTO Law course offers a comprehensive introduction to the legal framework and institutional structure of the World Trade Organization (WTO), emphasizing its role in shaping the global trading system. Designed for students with a foundation in…
WTO Law and Practice is an elective course that provides a comprehensive overview of the World Trade Organization (WTO), its legal framework, and procedures. This course explores the principles and rules that govern international trade,…
On 6 March 2025, Prof Henri Bezuidenhout, member of the WTO-WCP Team, presented a dynamic and forward-looking workshop titled “AI and Us” to members of the School of Economics. This three-hour session formed part of the Chair’s ongoing commitment…
The publishing of a book on "Trade Map" was supported by WCP-UJ to help students (undergraduate and graduate) in areas of trade and international economics and trade.
Writing competence is of critical importance in postgraduate studies, because it often is one of very few, if not the only, communication channel(s) open between lecturer / supervisor / examiner and student, and the only real opportunity that the…
The original course outline and outcomes have been extended with assistance from WTO experts who provided STATA training and other inputs. The current Research Methodology Course sets out to equip the Economics and International Trade fourth…
The second trial sessions of a new tailored short course in Academic Writing Skills for new Master’s and PhD students in Economics and International Trade took place in March/April 2017. The sessions were spread over four days: 16–17 March 2017…
Day 1: Research Designs and Research Methodology • Qualitative research: design, methodology • Qualitative research designs: case, action, narrative, ethnography • Research methodology: sampling, data collection, data…
A cultural intelligence (CQ) workshop was organised to enhance participants’ understanding of the role of cross-cultural competency in international trade. The workshop looked at how culture influences the entire spectrum of trade, from…