MIL-OSI Economics: Advanced Trade Policy Course for officials from Latin America and the Caribbean
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Advanced Trade Policy Course for officials from Latin America and the Caribbean Twenty-two government officials from Latin America and the Caribbean are attending the Advanced Trade Policy Course (ATPC), which is taking place at WTO headquarters in Geneva from 4 June to 27 July 2018. The course […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: EIF symposium looks at how to make trade more inclusive for LDCs
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: EIF symposium looks at how to make trade more inclusive for LDCs Representatives from 42 least-developed countries (LDCs) met at the first Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for LDCs taking place at the WTO on 13-14 June 2018 to seek ways to further integrate the world’s poorest […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: DDG Wolff: WTO can contribute to a more resilient, inclusive agricultural trading system
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: DDG Wolff: WTO can contribute to a more resilient, inclusive agricultural trading system Speaking at a WTO Symposium on the Agriculture Policy Landscape on 13 June, Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff said WTO members need to commit to sharing information, broadening perspectives and engaging with each other with […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Merkel and leaders of six multilateral agencies call for enhanced global cooperation
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Merkel and leaders of six multilateral agencies call for enhanced global cooperation German Chancellor Angela Merkel hosted a meeting with the heads of six multilateral agencies on 11 June in Berlin to discuss ways to foster international economic cooperation to address global challenges and improve the prospects […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Azevêdo highlights ‘significant progress’ on trade finance, outlines further actions
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Azevêdo highlights ‘significant progress’ on trade finance, outlines further actions Speaking at a meeting of the WTO Working Group on Trade, Debt and Finance on 8 June, Director-General Roberto Azevêdo highlighted the significant progress made in improving access to trade finance, in response to the persistent gaps […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Business leaders express support for the WTO and call for action on priority issues
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Business leaders express support for the WTO and call for action on priority issues Senior business representatives meeting today (7 June 2018) at the WTO headquarters discussed how the WTO could help them address the challenges they face in conducting global trade. They sent a strong message […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: European Union files WTO complaint against China’s protection of intellectual property rights
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: European Union files WTO complaint against China’s protection of intellectual property rights The European Union has requested WTO consultations with China concerning certain Chinese measures which the EU alleges are inconsistent with China’s obligations under the WTO’s Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs). The […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: EU initiates new WTO compliance proceedings over Airbus subsidies
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: EU initiates new WTO compliance proceedings over Airbus subsidies The European Union has requested WTO dispute consultations with the United States to address the EU’s claim that the EU and its member states have complied with the WTO ruling on subsidies to Airbus which was adopted by […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Azevêdo: We must face the challenges of a new industrial revolution
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Azevêdo: We must face the challenges of a new industrial revolution Speaking at the International Monetary Conference in Washington D.C. on 4 June, Director-General Roberto Azevêdo said that at a time of fundamental economic change dominated by automation and new technologies, we need to find ways to […]
Read More →MIL-OSI Economics: Azevêdo on World Environment Day: ‘Trade has important role in protecting the planet’
Source: World Trade Organisation – Press Release/Statement: Headline: Azevêdo on World Environment Day: ‘Trade has important role in protecting the planet’ On the occasion of World Environment Day on 5 June, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo highlighted the important role of trade in fostering a sustainable world economy. An open and transparent trading system aligned with […]
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