The School of Economic Sciences at North-West University, together with researchers from the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP), proudly contributed to the 2025 Centenary Conference of the Economic Society of South Africa (ESSA)—one of the country’s…
Prof Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at North-West University (NWU) and a long-standing member of the Chair team at NWU, continues to engage a wide audience through his digital platforms, including the Economics Weekly YouTube channel and…
North-West University (NWU) continues to lead in International Trade education with its dedicated BCom Honours in International Trade programme. The programme equips students to navigate the global trade environment, understand the World Trade… …
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) at North-West University is proud to announce that Prof David Spies once again contributes to the OECD’s 2025 Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Report—a globally recognised benchmark for assessing…
Dr. Martin Cameron (established member of the WTO-WCP team at NWU) and Managing Director of Trade Research Advisory, contributed to South Africa’s New Export Diversification or “Butterfly Strategy” in 2025. This new strategy will position South…
Prof David Luke, Extraordinary Professor at North-West University (NWU) and a member of the WTO-WCP team, has released his latest book, How Africa Eats, which provides a detailed analysis of Africa’s food systems, agricultural trade, and food…
On 8th November 2024, the National University of Lesotho – WTO Chair, through its International Trade Club, hosted a vibrant and impactful event under the theme “Youth in Action: Building Climate Change Adaptability and Resilience for Sustainable…
The National University of Lesotho – WTO Chair Essay Competition 2024 was designed to strengthen undergraduate students’ research and writing skills, with a focus on trade-related themes. This year’s competition invited students from all…
This year, Prof Carli Bezuidenhout, represented South Africa at the 2025 Annual Conference of the WTO Chairs Programme at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, on behalf of Dr Adelia Jansen van Rensburg, Chair of the… …
Dr. Marnel Ferreira completed her PhD in International Trade in June 2025, under the supervision of Dr. Adelia Jansen Van Rensburg (Promoter) and Dr. Lorainne Ferreira (Co-promoter), both of whom serve as senior academics and active contributors…