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On 5 July 2026, the WTO will welcome the public to its headquarters in Geneva to mark the 100th anniversary of the WTO's home (Centre William Rappard). The Open Day offers an opportunity for visito...

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In Yaoundé on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference on 25 March, a group of ministers underscored the central role of services trade in supporting development and emphasized the importance of ...

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From field to factory, and fashion to football, African Cotton was in the spotlight at MC14. Events in Cameroon brought together stakeholders to highlight cotton's importance to global trade and in...

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Trade in services is not just a driver of global economic growth. It is the most dynamic component of world trade. In 2026, services trade volume is projected to expand by 4.8%, significantly outpa...

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Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with the Chief Executive of Macao, China, Sam Hou Fai on 23 April at the WTO. They discussed the active role Macao, China plays at the WTO and its strong su...

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The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issu...

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At a high-level event on women and trade held on 25 March in advance of the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference, trade officials marked the progress made in enhancing women entrepreneurs' access to i...

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At a high-level event on 25 March, on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, ministers of 128 WTO members participating in the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) A...

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The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference is set to begin tomorrow. The Conference will take place from 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Ministers from across the world are gathering to review...

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World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle ...

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World trade is set to slow in 2026 following a stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. WTO economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middl...

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