World Trade Organization

The WTO's Economic Research and Statistics Division is hiring a Research Economist (Quantitative General Equilibrium Modelling). Apply by 19 March: https://bit.ly/3Xp8cNP Check out what the Division does: https://bit.ly/2XWFqV9

Today, North Macedonia formally accepted the Agreement on #FisheriesSubsidies, bringing the latest tally to 91. Only 20 more are needed for the Agreement to come into effect. More: https://bit.ly/4kiZdrc #WTOFishCount

Meet Elina Sultanbekova a WTO Young Trade Leader, as she highlights the role of trade in driving development for underrepresented and landlocked countries. Check out the highlights from the debate tournament Elina organized, dedicated to trade discussions: https://bit.ly/4hP0KDT Stay tuned as we continue to spotlight the 2024 #YoungTradeLeaders!

WTO Weekly Newsletter 21 - 27 February

Last week marked 8 years of the WTO #TradeFacilitation Agreement! Read DDG Angela Paolini ELLARD’s blog on how the TFA has transformed global trade since 2017—cutting costs, streamlining customs, & making cross-border trade faster & more predictable. Read it: https://bit.ly/4ihCslW

Join us on 7 March at 11 AM (CET), on the eve of #IWD2025, for the WTO Presidential Lecture by Angela Merkel. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most influential leaders! Programme & Livestream: https://bit.ly/41yExo2

On 25 February, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka of the DRC to discuss global trade’s importance and opportunities. More: https://bit.ly/3XhUJas

“[Leadership] is about how you best serve those you are trying to lead.” Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and first African to serve as Director General of the World Trade Organisation. A global finance expert, an economist by training and an international development professional, she has over 40 years of experience working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America. In the final episode of season 7 of the We Society podcast, she joins host Will Hutton to share her thoughts during this period of uncertainty in world trade, her perspectives on women in leadership positions and her beliefs on creating positive change in the world. Listen and subscribe 👂 ➡️ https://buff.ly/4hVrm69 About the We Society podcast🎙️ Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences, the We Society sees host, acclaimed author, journalist and Academy President, Will Hutton FAcSS, invite expert guests from the world of social science to explore the stories behind the news and hear their solutions to some of society’s most pressing problems. #socialscience #podcast #WeSociety #womeninleadership

The WTO's Rules Division is hiring an Office Assistant. Apply by 19 March: https://bit.ly/4kdlEhC Check out what the Division does: https://bit.ly/2XWFqV9

Meet Hugh Jones, a WTO Young Trade Leader, as he shares why amplifying Indigenous voices is essential for a more inclusive global trade regime. Read his blog from last year's Public Forum here: https://bit.ly/4h2LWA9 More stories from the 2024 #YoungTradeLeaders coming soon—stay tuned!