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09 Sep 2024
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World Trade Report 2024 highlights trade’s role in supporting inclusiveness

The 2024 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents strong evidence that trade has played a crucial role in narrowing the income gap between economies since the WTO was established 30 years ago. The flagship publication also analyses trends in the distribution of the gains of trade among people within economies, and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive strategy that integrates open trade with supportive domestic policies.

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DG Okonjo-Iweala mourns the passing of Peruvian Ambassador Ana Cecilia Gervasi

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed on 9 September her deep sadness following the passing of Ana Cecilia Gervasi, Permanent Representative of Peru to the WTO. Ambassador Gervasi leaves behind a remarkable legacy of service and commitment to international diplomacy and trade.

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DDG Paugam calls for new approaches to promote action on trade and environment

WTO members could consider new approaches towards acting concretely on trade and environment objectives whereas failures in multilateral cooperation could lead to trade fragmentation, Deputy Director-General Jean-Marie Paugam said on 9 September. Speaking at the Forum on Trade, Environment and the SDGs in Geneva, DDG Paugam said the WTO framework can adapt to members’ diversity of preferences for environmental protection objectives. The text of his remarks is below.

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Ireland gives EUR 720,000 to help developing economies increase participation in trading system

Ireland is contributing EUR 720,000 (over CHF 680,000) to the French Irish Mission Programme over the period 2024-26 to support increased participation of governments from developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) in trade.

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WTO Chief Economist Ralph Ossa at a Press Conference to launch the World Trade Report 2024 are now available at https://www.wto.org/english/forums_e/media_e/broadcast_video_e.htm.