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Recent News About World Trade Organization
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Symposium addresses boosting manufacturing for non-communicable diseases
The World Health Organization (WHO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are set to host a symposium focused on enhancing manufacturing for non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
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Committee discusses supply chain resilience; advances vaccine classification
The interim Chairperson, Ms.
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WTO releases reports for Paraguay's trade policy review
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released documents related to the Trade Policy Review of Paraguay.
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Fisheries subsidy talks seek consensus before year-end deadline
The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations has been actively engaging with members to discuss the progress and future steps for reaching a consensus on the "second wave" agreement.
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Women-led MSMEs focus of joint solutions lab on intellectual property
The second session of the Joint Solutions Lab, titled "Empowering Women-led MSMEs: Unlocking Growth through Intellectual Property," took place on November 18, 2024.
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Trade group reviews strides toward gender equality
The Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender has reviewed its achievements for 2024, marking significant progress in advancing gender equality within international trade.
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Empowering women-led MSMEs through intellectual property: A focus on global challenges
Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados moderated a session focused on empowering women entrepreneurs, particularly in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to utilize intellectual property (IP) as a business tool.
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WTO explores revitalizing trade development amid global challenges
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members are considering ways to revitalize the work of the Committee on Trade and Development.
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Vienna hosts workshop on TRIPS agreement's role in policy issues
The Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) recently hosted a regional workshop in Vienna, focusing on the TRIPS Agreement and contemporary policy issues.
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Costa Rica joins global effort by accepting fisheries subsidies agreement
Costa Rica has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, as announced by Director-General Okonjo-Iweala.
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WTO members advance sixth review of SPS agreement amid rising trade concerns
Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are advancing in their review of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, with a focus on revising background documents, draft reports, and recommendations.
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G20 platform highlights need for transparency in global food markets
AMIS, an inter-agency platform initiated by G20 agriculture ministers in 2011, is focused on enhancing transparency in food markets and improving policy responses to food insecurity.
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WTO official urges scaled-up response to climate crisis through global trade collaboration
Thank you for the invitation from the Coalition of Trade Ministers for Climate.
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Report reveals potential growth areas for cross-border renewable electricity trade
The latest report, "Supporting the Renewable Electricity Transition through Trade: Unlocking Re-Globalization Opportunities via Interconnection," highlights the untapped potential of cross-border electricity trade in advancing renewable energy goals.
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WTO concludes advanced course on e-commerce's service aspects
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently concluded an advanced course on the services aspects of e-commerce in Geneva.
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IRENA-WTO report outlines trade policies for renewable hydrogen expansion
The latest joint report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) delves into trade strategies for promoting renewable hydrogen and its derivatives.
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Sweden pledges SEK 30 million for safe agriculture trade in developing countries
Sweden has pledged SEK 30 million to support safe agricultural trade in developing economies through the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF).
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Students engage in discussions on global trade at WTO event
Students from various cities gathered to explore the World Trade Organization's (WTO) role in global trade during a recent event aimed at demystifying the subject.
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WTO outlines reform priorities at APEC ministerial meeting
Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard has outlined progress on the World Trade Organization's (WTO) negotiating and reform priorities during a recent APEC ministerial meeting.
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WTO holds first session on landlocked developing countries
The World Trade Organization (WTO) members recently held their first focused session on landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).