Members seek to broaden ITA participation, examine links with AI and e-commerce
Participants in the WTO’s Information Technology Agreement (ITA) and the ITA Expansion Agreement endorsed on...
DG Okonjo-Iweala: Broad agreement on WTO reform as “central priority” for MC14
There is a “broad agreement” among WTO members that repositioning and reform of the organization...
WTO members discuss pathways for sustainable agriculture in global trade
WTO members gathered on 5-6 May in Geneva for an in-person retreat, under the auspices...
WTO opens online registration for 2025 Public Forum, launches call for proposals
The WTO has opened online registration for this year’s Public Forum, titled “Enhance, Create and...
WTO report highlights improved impact of technical assistance activities in 2024
The WTO Secretariat’s 2024 Annual Report on Technical Assistance, published on 30 April, demonstrates strong...
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Initiative focuses on key areas of 2025 workplan
WTO members participating in the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) Initiative held in-depth discussions on...
Agriculture Chair urges innovative approaches to move talks forward
Members should strive to avoid repeating previous mistakes and explore innovative approaches on agriculture leading...
Francophone countries reflect strategically on their trade priorities
Representatives from French-speaking African and Indian Ocean WTO Members met for a regional consultation in...
Steering Committee of Partenariat pour le Coton addresses priorities for cotton sector
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) hosted a Steering Committee meeting of the Partenariat pour le...