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#5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION, AND HOW AFRICA CAN LEVERAGE ON THIS OPPORTUNITY

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by Gambeta News

Africa is leading the World Trade Organisation, and there is no better time to really understand what the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is all about. This will give you a better understanding of how Africa can leverage this opportunity to build a more prosperous and peaceful continent. The WTO helps countries negotiate trade barriers, especially where countries have faced trade barriers and wanted them lowered, the negotiations have helped to open markets for trade. The…

FIRST WOMAN AND THE FIRST AFRICAN TO LEAD THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Gambeta News

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General. Dr. Ngozi makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021. Here is a statement by the Chair of the General Council, Ambassador David WALKER (New Zealand) on the appointment of Dr. Ngozi as the next Director-General; “And last but certainly not least, I would like…

AFRICA INCHES FORWARD TO LEADING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 by Gambeta News

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is gearing up to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO) following a very competitive race involving candidates from Kenya, Egypt, Britain, Mexico, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Moldovia. Dr. Ngozi received 163 votes of the 164 member countries. However, the United States (US) is making a move to forestall a consensus win by objecting to her leadership. In statement released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative on the selection…

AFRICA’S RACE FOR TOP POSITION AT WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION

Posted on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 by Gambeta News

Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya are in the race for the top position at the World Trade Organization (WTO). They join candidates from U.K, Mexico, Moldova, and South Korea. The successful candidate will replace outgoing director-general Roberto Azevedo, a brazilian career diplomat who is stepping down by end of August. Meet the candidates going for the top job; …