Tag: WTO

Comoros becomes the 165th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

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On August 21, 2024, Comoros reached a crucial milestone in its economic development by becoming the 165th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This accession marks the culmination of a negotiation process that lasted 17 years, demonstrating the country’s determination to integrate into the global economy. Comoros, an archipelago located in the Indian Ocean, thus becomes the tenth least developed country (LDC) to join the WTO through negotiations. This accession is particularly significant as it opens new prospects for the country’s economic development. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warmly welcomed…

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WTO: Tunisia’s Trade Policy and Practices to Undergo Fourth Review Soon

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Organisation mondiale du commerce : Bientôt le 4e examen de la politique et des pratiques commerciales de la Tunisie

The Trade Policy Review (TPR) report serves as a crucial benchmark on the international stage, reflecting Tunisia’s level of economic openness and fostering trust among the country’s trading partners and financiers. The launch of the fourth Trade Policy Review of Tunisia by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is imminent, with the date to be determined in consultation with the government. These anticipations were announced on April 5 following the third meeting of the National Commission for Relations with the WTO, according to a statement from the Ministry of Trade and…

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WOMEN AND TRADE : WTO and EIF host discussion on trade policy and women’s economic empowerment

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An event titled “A joint conversation on women’s economic empowerment”, hosted by the WTO and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) on 26 March, provided a platform to showcase recent advances and initiatives aimed at addressing gender inequality in trade and fostering women’s empowerment. Speakers at the event presented recent developments concerning trade and gender. The WTO’s Trade and Gender Office highlighted three member-led outcomes on trade and gender from the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference, marking a significant milestone in advancing gender-responsive policies. Anoush der Boghossian, the Head of the WTO’s Trade and Gender Office,…

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