Friday, September 27, 2024 to Saturday, September 28, 2024

India Chair of the WTO Chairs Programme is organising the WTO Chairs Programme Regional Conference for Asian and African Chairs 2024 on the theme “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for Changing Global Order” to be held on 27 and 28 September 2024 at Room 22, Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. 

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About the Conference

The WCP Conference aims to foster an informed and evidence-based debate on international trade, investment, international economic law, and other related issues, specifically pertaining to the Asian and African regions. The event will provide a forum for collaboration as well as exchange of knowledge among scholars, policymakers, and WTO Chairs in the region.

Theme of the Conference

Conference Theme The theme of the conference, “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order”, highlights the need for adjusting trade practices in a world undergoing significant transformations. The theme focuses on establishing resilient trade systems that can withstand disruptions by diversifying trading partners and fortifying supply chains. It also emphasises the importance of ensuring trade practices are ethical and sustainable adhering to fair-trade principles. The theme acknowledges a shift in the traditional global order dominated by a few powerful countries, suggesting that trade must adapt to new emerging power centres and regional trade blocs.

Session Highlight

The Conference features seven sessions:

- Regional Aspects in International Trade Law: Exploring the Intersection of Global Norms and Regional Realities

- Green Industrial Policies and Trade Tensions: Navigating the Challenges of a Net Zero Economy

- Critical Minerals for a Clean Energy Future: What is next for Africa and Asia

- Sustainable Climate Actions and Just Transition: Ensuring Inclusivity and Justice in the Face of Climate Emergency

- Agriculture Trade, Climate Change, and Sustainability: Striking a Balance between Green Transitions and Inclusivity

- Transforming Trade, Transforming Lives: Inclusive Digital Transformation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

- Can WTO's Crown Jewel be Restored? Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms for a Changing Global Order

Please note registration is subject to confirmation. You may also attend both days virtually.

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