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…
States and international institutions advocate non-conventional energy sources as a solution for sustainable development, providing renewable energy investors with various incentives. Against this background, such policies drive states into a…
Foreign Trade University (FTU) recently hosted a successful workshop titled "Access to Finance, Including Trade Finance", bringing together experts, academics, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of financial accessibility in…
On November 8, 2024, a high-level conference titled “International Trade in the New Context: Opportunities and Challenges for Vietnamese Agricultural Products” was held in Bac Lieu, Vietnam. The event was jointly organized by Foreign Trade…
On August 6, 2024, Foreign Trade University (FTU) hosted a scientific conference titled “Proactively Apply and Respond to Trade Remedies in International Trade” at the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Center (VJCC), Hanoi, with online participation via…