Bachelor's of Law Course: World Trade Organization (WTO) Law and Trade

The course focuses on the laws, principles, functioning and jurisprudence of International Trade Law. Students will understand the principles of multilateral and bilateral trade and engage with the practice of international trade law with the help of current jurisprudence and hypothetical dispute scenarios. The students will receive an appreciation of the purpose and functions of the WTO and be familiar with its principal rules, impact and jurisprudence. Students will learn with a unique combination of lectures, class discussions and practice exercises.

Panel on Gender and Trade: How could initiatives on gender and trade deliver real results?, Rethinking World Trade Conference

Panel on Gender and Trade: How could initiatives on gender and trade deliver real results? along Sara Cohen, Ed Gresser, Mona Haddad, and moderator Florizelle Liser. Rethinking World Trade Conference in Georgetown Law University, Washington, United States.

Gender mainstreaming in trade agreements: “A Potemkin Facade”?, World Trade Organization

The distributional outcomes of trade agreements have historically been uneven, creating both “losers” as well as “winners” and benefitting certain stakeholders while leaving others without benefits or even with negative repercussions. In particular, distributional outcomes can vary between women and men, since they play different roles in society, markets, and economies, and they enjoy different opportunities as well. At times, and sometimes by their very nature, trade agreements can restrict opportunities for women and further increase the gender divide.

National Implementation of International Economic Law: Mexico, Edward Edgar Publishing

The Encyclopedia is the definitive reference work on international economic law. This comprehensive resource helps redefine the field by presenting international economic law in its broadest, real-world context. The chapter is a report on Mexico which offer insight into how international economic law institutions in Mexico interact with each other and other legal systems, in addition to providing individual overviews of their history, structure, principles and procedures.

Finding Feet on Trade Agreements: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Amidst a Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has deepened the existing gender inequalities. In particular, it has dealt a significant blow to women entrepreneurs, as it has magnified the pre-pandemic disadvantages women have faced in the economic, social, financial and regulatory ecosystems they operate in, particularly due to the nature and size of their businesses. The article outlines three main reasons that explain why women entrepreneurs have been disproportionately impacted during this health pandemic.

8th Asian International Economic Law Network Conference at NTU on 1-2 December 2023

The Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy (“ACWH”) of National Taiwan University (“NTU”) co-held the 8th Asian International Economic Law Network Conference (“AIELN”) at NTU on 1-2 December 2023. The seminar’s theme is “The New Generation of Economic Agreements in the Asia Pacific,” which gathered scholars from more than ten countries. Prof. Junji Nakagawa, AIELN’s chairperson , opened the conference, followed by Prof. Yueh-Ping (Alex) Yang, ACWH’s director and the local host of this event.

Double-Credit Course on International Investment Law

This double credit course on investment laws is a specialized educational offering being offered by the CITIL in collaboration with CTIL, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India under the aegis of WTO Chairs Programme, which represents a remarkable synergy of academic and practical expertise. This unique partnership brings together the academic rigor of a university program with the real- world insights and resources.

Master Class on "Negotiation Skills"

On November 4, 2023, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy hosted a significant master class titled "The Art of Negotiation." The event was exclusively curated for the negotiation team of Uzbekistan, that is currently striving to secure its membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO). Notable attendees included representatives from various government bodies and the ministry, as well as esteemed members from academia.

Olive Oil World Price Forecasting: A Bayesian VAR Approach, published in Journal of Agricultural & Food Industrial Organization

The Tunisian olive oil strategy is based on the development of exports. Extension and modernization measures of Tunisian olivegrove have come into effect these recent years in order to increase the exports and diversify the target markets. Like any other agricultural good, olive oil is subject to world price fluctuations. Forecasting the long-term world price of olive oil is essential both as a decision-making tool and as a strategic factor for the development of the sector. This paper attempts to forecast the long-term olive oil world price using annual time series.

International сonference on “Uzbekistan’s Pathway to the WTO Accession”

On 11 September, 2023, the International Conference on “Uzbekistan’s Pathway to the WTO Accession” was held at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy and organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Uzbekistan. It aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, best practices, and networking among academia, government, and industry representatives, all with a common vision of enhancing international trade cooperation.

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