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Fragile States at the WTO: Why Accessions Matter for Peace and Development

A panel exploring the role of WTO accessions in supporting peace and development in fragile and conflict-affected states. Drawing on insights from the Trade for Peace programme, the discussion will examine how accession-related reforms can contribute to economic stability, institutional resilience, and long-term development.

Speakers:
Alan Wolff, former Deputy Director‑General of the World Trade Organization.
Axel Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry of Liberia and Chief Negotiator for Liberia's WTO accession.

Chair: Ken Shadlen is Professor of Development Studies in the Department of International Development. 

Resources: 
'Using trade to undergrid peace' short paper by Alan Wolf: https://www.piie.com/commentary/speeches-papers/2026/using-trade-undergird-peace 

Trade for peace podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trade-for-peace/id1556631661 

Trade in peace substack: https://tradeinpeace.substack.com/