WTO Secretariat hosts first conference on interplay between AI and global trade
Stories & Blogs WTONov 21, 2024(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.
Trade in intermediate goods on the rise in Africa
Stories & Blogs WTONov 20, 2024(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.
US gives USD 600,000 to strengthen trade expertise in developing economies and LDCs
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The United States is contributing to finance training programmes aimed at enhancing the skills of government officials from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs).
Trade Policy Review: Malawi
Stories & Blogs WTOOct 09, 2024(News )The fourth review of the trade policies and practices of Malawi takes place on 9 and 11 October 2024. The basis for the review is a report by the WTO Secretariat and a report by the Government of Malawi.
Tariffs on critical minerals and their role in the electric vehicle value chain
Stories & Blogs WTOAug 01, 2024(Blog )The shift towards clean energy technologies and electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum as the world seeks to combat climate change.
DG Okonjo-Iweala welcomes President Assoumani of Comoros to the WTO
Stories & Blogs WTOJun 12, 2024(News )The President announced that his country had taken the first step to ratify its imminent WTO membership.
5 ways that free trade can boost sustainable agriculture in Africa
Stories & Blogs World Economic ForumMay 21, 2024(Article )Africa could become the world's powerhouse, particularly with the African Continent Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) seeking to remove trade barriers.
Trade growth likely to pick up in 2024 in spite of challenging environment.
Stories & Blogs WTOApr 12, 2024(News )The latest edition of the WTO’s “Global Trade Outlook and Statistics” foresees a gradual recovery in world merchandise trade volume in 2024 and 2025. This follows a contraction in 2023 driven by the lingering effects of high energy prices and inflation in
African economies to grow modestly in 2024 amidst high borrowing costs, geopolitical instability and climate change impacts, according to UN flagship economic report
Stories & Blogs UNJan 04, 2024(Press Release )Slower global growth, tightening monetary conditions and elevated inflation weigh on growth outlook and sustainable development.
DG Okonjo-Iweala: Trade finance is lifeblood for African small businesses
Stories & Blogs WTOMar 22, 2023(News )Dismantling financing barriers for small traders in Africa to increase their participation in global trade.