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Published on June 7, 2024 - 10:48 GMT

Urgency of WTO work on fisheries subsidies spotlighted on eve of World Oceans Day

DG Okonjo-Iweala said in a video message: “Every year, governments around the world spend tens of billions of dollars in support of unsustainable fishing. About half of assessed marine fish stocks are already overfished, and these subsidies make the …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 20:05 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala meets Uzbek President, addresses conference on reforms, WTO accession

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala thanked President Mirziyoyev for his leadership and personal commitment to WTO accession which has played a key role in accelerating the negotiating process. She also held meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev, …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 20:05 GMT

High-Level conference on Uzbekistan’s economic reforms and accession

Her Excellency, Ms. Saida Mirziyoyeva His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev His Excellency, Mr. Ravshan Gulyamov, Excellency, Mr. Sodik Safoev, First Deputy Chairman of Senate Representatives of the IMF and the World Bank Partners and …

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Published on June 6, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

WTO report notes increasingly positive impact of technical assistance activities

Over 16,000 beneficiaries participated in just over 300 technical assistance activities in 2023, marking a 32 per cent increase in participation and a 24 per cent rise in activities compared to 2022. Although the number of participants has not yet fully …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 18:23 GMT

Benin hosts steering committee meeting of WTO-FIFA “Partenariat pour le Coton” initiative

Participants in the multi-agency Steering Committee meeting include representatives from the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK), Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), Cotton made in Africa (CMIA), FIFA, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 18:23 GMT

WTO spotlights inclusive trade for clean energy transition on Environment Day

DDG Paugam said: “The clean energy transition is a crucial objective in our path to sustainable development. Trade policy tools — such as rebalancing tariffs in line with climate ambitions or aligning standards to accelerate decarbonisation efforts — can …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

European Union initiates compliance proceedings over Colombian duties on frozen fries

In its request for consultations under Article 21.5 of the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), the EU said that, by using flawed methodologies for calculating dumping in its measures taken to comply, the measures taken by Colombia to comply appear to …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

WTO launches Young Trade Leaders Programme, invites applications

About the Young Trade Leaders Programme Candidates selected to be “Young Trade Leaders” will be exceptional young people who demonstrate a clear understanding of how trade can be of benefit to people and planet. They will bring new perspectives and ideas …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 16:32 GMT

Registration opens for 5th WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Cooperation Technical Webinar

Objectives of the Webinar Numerous efforts have been made by a variety of stakeholders, including governments, industry, academia and philanthropies, to develop breakthrough inventions and life-saving health technologies, making substantial investment in …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 10:28 GMT

DG Okonjo-Iweala meets Kazakh President, attends Central Asia Trade Policy Forum in Almaty

At the Second Central Asia Trade Policy Forum, organized by the WTO in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the theme "Economic integration through WTO accession and membership", she …

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Published on June 4, 2024 - 10:28 GMT

Economic integration through WTO accession and membership

His Excellency Minister Arman Shakkaliyev, Minister of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan, Her Excellency Ambassador Zhanar Aitzhan, Excellencies, Representatives from Central Asia and Azerbaijan, Excellencies, representatives of developments banks and …

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Published on June 3, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

Deadline of 14 June for submitting proposals for 2024 Public Forum

All sessions at the Public Forum are organized by civil society, academia, business, governments, parliamentarians and intergovernmental organizations. Participants interested in organizing sessions will find further details in this information note. The …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 18:47 GMT

WTO members hold first formal meeting on dispute settlement reform

At their 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June 2022, WTO members acknowledged the challenges and concerns with respect to the dispute settlement system, including those related to the Appellate Body, and agreed to conduct discussions with the view to …

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Published on May 30, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Regional workshop contemplates making access to health technologies more sustainable

Le programme intensif de trois jours était focalisé sur la recherche d'idées pratiques pour concevoir des politiques commerciales qui soutiennent l'innovation et l'accès aux technologies de la santé, y compris par le biais de la propriété …

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Published on May 29, 2024 - 15:59 GMT

Fossil fuel subsidy reform meeting advances work plan after MC13

“The MC13 Ministerial Statement and its associated work programme has set out a clear direction for the work of the initiative under its three pillars and related action steps,” Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, coordinator of the FFSR initiative, …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 19:55 GMT

New WTO publication highlights strategies to tackle illicit trade in food and food fraud

“Illicit Trade in Food and Food Fraud” brings together contributions from experts in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and the WTO Secretariat, who underline the detrimental impact of illicit food trade on food …

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Published on May 28, 2024 - 17:00 GMT

Members agree on 2024 chairpersons for subsidiary bodies of Goods Council

CTG Subsidiary Body Chair Committee on Agriculture Ms Anna LEUNG (Hong Kong, China) Committee on Anti-dumping Practices Mr Mohamed Zouhair TAOUS (Tunisia) Committee on Customs Valuation Mr Sergio PRIETO LÓPEZ (Spain) Committee on Import Licensing Ms Tyesha …

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Published on May 27, 2024 - 19:29 GMT

Call for research papers on innovation now open for World Trade Congress on Gender 2025

Focusing on how women's empowerment drives innovation and how trade can support this process, the Congress — the only international research conference on trade and gender — will provide researchers and policymakers with a platform for in-depth …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

European Union, Australia affirm intention to implement recent WTO rulings

DS600: European Union and certain Member states — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels The European Union said it intends to implement the panel ruling in DS600, which was formally adopted by the DSB on 26 April. The EU …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 18:58 GMT

New disciplines on regulation of services trade enter into force for four more members

A total of 72 economies — comprising 70 WTO members and two acceding members (Timor-Leste and Comoros) — are committed to implementing the new disciplines. Ecuador is the latest WTO member to have confirmed its commitment, requesting to become a …

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