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…

El Taller de Simulación Académica de la OMC en Ecuador, celebrado los días 9 y 10 de septiembre de 2024 en la Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB), ofreció una experiencia práctica de capacitación a los estudiantes participantes en el Modelo…

El Tercer Coloquio de Cátedras OMC en América Latina: Comercio Internacional y Desarrollo se celebró los días 15 y 16 de mayo de 2024 en el campus de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú en Lima. Este encuentro académico regional reunió a…

La Cátedra OMC Ecuador de la Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar, en colaboración con el Ministerio de Producción, Comercio Exterior, Inversiones y Pesca, impartió el taller "Acuerdos Comerciales Regionales: Una Visión desde una Perspectiva…

El segundo taller sobre Acuerdos Comerciales Regionales: Una Perspectiva Inclusiva, celebrado en Riobamba el 5 de agosto de 2024, presentó una propuesta innovadora: la creación de un Consejo Asesor de Pueblos y Nacionalidades en Materia Comercial…