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…
The International Conference on Crises and Solutions to the Dispute Settlement System (DSS) under the WTO, convened to address the ongoing challenges and reform prospects of the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), brought together…
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) Regional Conference of Asian and African Chairs, titled “Fostering Resilient and Responsible Trade for a Changing Global Order”, was held on 27–28 September 2024 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, and organized by the…
The international trade and investment law regime is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by globalization, technological advancement, and the growing influence of emerging economies such as China, India, Brazil, South Africa, and…
The International Annual TradeLab Conference 2024, held on 13–14 December 2024 at Tamarind Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in CTIL’s ongoing efforts to strengthen capacity in international trade and…