DG Okonjo-Iweala: MC14 must deliver outcomes on WTO reform
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )WTO members will need to agree on a package of “deep and thorough” reform proposals for consideration at the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14).
Gastronomy Tourism takes center stage in the Agenda for Africa
Stories & Blogs UN Tourism (News )The 2nd UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTO (Blog )Trade in intermediate goods (IGs) is playing an increasing role in Africa's economic development. In recent years, IG exports have risen much faster than imports, leading to a significant reduction in the continent's IG trade deficit.
WTO Secretariat hosts first conference on interplay between AI and global trade
Stories & Blogs WTO (News )The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade.
Eastern and Southern African States Commit to Strengthening Ammunition Management in Gaborone
Stories & Blogs UNODA (Update )The conference focused on the implementation of the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2023.