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Chairs Programme Conference concludes with call for enhanced cooperation with policymakers
27 July 2022
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) concluded its three-day annual conference on 27 July, wrapping up fruitful discussions on a wide range of trade-rela.... Read more
Austria gives EUR 200,000 to Chairs network to boost developing countries’ trade expertise
17 January 2023
The government of Austria has contributed EUR 200,000 (approximately CHF 200,000) in 2023 to the Global Trust Fund to support the latest phase of t.... Read more
DG Okonjo-Iweala receives honorary doctorate from Nyenrode Business University
28 November 2022
Reform of the WTO is all about keeping the institution in tune with the world’s changing needs and continuing to deliver on its founding goals of u.... Read more
DDG Zhang calls for strengthened cooperation in Latin America through WTO Chairs Programme
15 November 2022
Speaking at the opening of a seminar titled “Negotiations, Economic Resilience and Commerce” held on 14-15 November at the Universidad Andina Simón.... Read more
DDG Zhang underscores importance of implementing MC12 outcomes, other trade agreements
4 November 2022
Speaking at a workshop on 4 November held at the Foreign Trade University (FTU) in Hanoi, a member of the WTO Chairs Programme, Deputy Director-Gen.... Read more
DDG Zhang welcomes Kathmandu University School of Management to Chairs Programme
17 October 2022
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) on 17-18 October launched trade-capacity building activities at the Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM.... Read more
DDG Zhang inaugurates the new WTO Chair at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
14 October 2022
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) on 14 October kick-started activities with a new chair institution—the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), led.... Read more
WTO Chairs Programme launches activities at Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
22 September 2022
The WTO Chairs Programme saw the launch of trade capacity-building activities at the Universidad de los Andes (UDLA) in Bogotá, Colombia, at an eve.... Read more
WTO Chairs Programme sees launch of trade capacity-building activities in Ecuador
14 September 2022
Trade capacity-building activities under the WTO Chairs Programme were launched at the Universidad Andina Simón Bolívar (UASB) in Quito, Ecua.... Read more
DDG Zhang: Both AfCFTA and WTO are important to support Africa’s growth and prosperity
13 September 2022
DDG Zhang: Both AfCFTA and WTO are important to support Africa’s growth and prosperity