The WTO Chair at the University of Tunis helped build a network of trade researchers and experts all over the Middle East and North Africa. This vibrant ecosystem, which led to the publication in…
Austria gives EUR 200,000 to Chairs network to boost developing countries’
The government of Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 200,000) in 2023 to the Global Trust Fund to support the latest phase of the WTO Chairs Programme, an initiative that seeks to boost trade-related academic activities in developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs).
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WTO Chairs Programme expands academic network to under-represented regions
The WTO members concerned are the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Qatar, Togo and Vanuatu. Aiming to improve diversity and inclusivity in the programme, and foster further research on trade issues in developing
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France contributes EUR 6 million to help developing economies deepen trade expertise
The funds will be financing WTO TA programmes aimed at helping government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) better understand and implement more effectively global trade rules and standards.
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About the WTO Chairs Programme
Fostering research, training and outreach activities of relevance to governmental policymakers and other stakeholders at universities in developing countries and least developed countries.
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The WTO has expanded the WTO Chairs Programme to include five new academic institutions located in previously under-represented regions. The…,
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The 23rd Edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO Law was launched on 16 September 2024, with potential participants…
France is donating approximately EUR 6 million (CHF 5.8 million) over the period 2024-2026 to finance WTO technical assistance programmes…
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What people are saying
Lionel Fontagne
Director of the Centre d’Economie de la Sorbonne, Professor of economics
One of the unsung virtues of the WTO Chairs Program has been its catalytic role in prompting South-South discussions of trade and cross-country learning. Two small examples illuminate that…
Richard Newfarmer
Country Director at International Growth Centre
The WTO Chairs programme is invaluable. Through the Chairs’ Outreach pillar, the chair holders familiarize stakeholders in developing countries with the WTO, bringing clarity to its role.…
Clemens Boonekamp
Partner at Ideas Centre