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…
France gives EUR 1.9 million to build capacity in developing economies, LDCs
The government of France has provided a second instalment of CHF 1.7 million (approximately EUR 1.9 million) to support technical assistance and capacity-building programmes for developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
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Austria gives EUR 200,000 to help developing economies engage more fully in international trade
Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 190,000) to the Global Trust Fund in 2025 to help developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) strengthen their trade expertise. Most of this contribution will go to the WTO Chairs Programme, a capacity-building initiative aimed at supporting trade-related academic activities in developing economies and LDCs. The Programme currently comprises 39 universities across the world.
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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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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 government of France has provided a second instalment of CHF 1.7 million (approximately EUR 1.9 million) to support technical assistance…, …
Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 190,000) to the Global Trust Fund in 2025 to help developing economies and least-…,
Academic institutions in the WTO Chairs Programme receive financial and technical support from the WTO for trade-related research, curriculum…
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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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