Weekly Newsletter
World Trade Organization
The WTO's goal is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
A round-up of WTO news and events
22 - 28 November
LATEST NEWS
Committee reviews farm policies, discusses food security, technology transfer, transparency
At the 26-27 November meeting of the Committee on Agriculture, WTO members discussed a wide range of issues, including food security, technology transfer, and transparency, while continuing their regular review of each other’s agricultural policies to ensure compliance with WTO commitments. Members agreed to conclude the third triennial review of the Nairobi Decision on Export Competition through a written procedure. Additionally, discussions included a counter-notification regarding India's market price support for rice and wheat.
WTO-ITC initiative for women receives record-high pledge from FIFA World Cup Legacy Fund
The WTO and the International Trade Centre (ITC) on 27 November welcomed the donation pledge of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund? for the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a global programme to help women tap into opportunities in international trade and the digital economy through grants and technical assistance. The Legacy Fund has pledged up to US$ 16.6 million to the WEIDE Fund, with an initial deposit of US$ 5 million. This marks one of the largest pledges ever made to a WTO fund.
Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Initiative reviews recent progress at closing meeting of 2024
WTO members participating in the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform (FFSR) Initiative held the final formal meeting of the year on 26 November, reviewing updates on progress made on transparency efforts and information sharing, and planning next steps for 2025.
LATEST VIDEOS
Trading with Intelligence: Trade and AI
The WTO Secretariat hosted a conference titled “How AI Shapes and is Shaped by International Trade” on 21 November 2024 to explore the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence (AI) presents for global trade. The event brought together representatives of government, international organizations, academia and the private sector.
WTO-ITC initiative for women receives pledge from FIFA
The WTO and the International Trade Centre (ITC) on 27 November welcomed the donation pledge of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Legacy Fund? for the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a global programme to help women tap into opportunities in international trade and the digital economy through grants and technical assistance. The Legacy Fund has pledged up to US$ 16.6 million to the WEIDE Fund, with an initial deposit of US$ 5 million.
Driving Africa’s automotive future
Morocco is emerging as a key player in the global automotive industry, with cars now ranking among the country’s top exports. At the heart of this growth are manufacturing plants like the one in Kenitra, which produce vehicles for both local use and export to markets in Africa and Europe. Despite challenges such as supply chain disruptions and market shifts, the industry is finding ways to become more resilient. From hybrid and electric vehicles to sustainable manufacturing practices, the sector is contributing to economic growth, job creation, and Morocco's growing significance in global trade.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
This year's Annual Agriculture Symposium aims to explore the critical intersections between global trade policies, food systems, and nutritional outcomes. In a world where international trade has the potential to both alleviate and exacerbate malnutrition, this Symposium will bring together policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss strategies for ensuring that trade can be leveraged to promote food security and healthy diets. It will examine how international trade affects access to affordable, nutritious foods, particularly in low?income countries, and how global supply chains can be adapted to meet the nutritional needs of a growing world population.
11th WHO-WIPO-WTO Symposium on “Strengthening Manufacturing Capacities to Respond to the Non-Communicable Diseases Burden”
Taken together, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases account for 74% of all deaths globally, killing 41 million people each year, mainly in low- and middle-income countries. The health and economic impact of NCDs is therefore substantial. Without increased investment, policy reform and attention to the structural and systemic drivers of ill health, this burden will continue to grow.
Against this background, the objective of the Symposium is to explore the extent to which strengthened manufacturing capacity and its diversification through local and regional initiatives and coordination of efforts can promote innovation and enhance access to health technologies for the prevention, detection and treatment of NCDs.
The event will be opened by the Directors-General of WHO, WIPO and the WTO.
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