WCP Chair in Nigeria on behalf of the WCP Aftican Trade Group issues a Call for papers for the 2026 International Conference of the African Trade Group (ATG) of WTO Chairs.The overarching theme of the conference is "AfCFTA and the… The establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks a historic milestone in Africa’s economic integration agenda. Beyond trade liberalization, AfCFTA represents a strategic geoeconomic instrument… Submission GuidelinesAbstracts: 300–500 words (Time New Roman, Size 12)Full Papers: 5,000–8,000 words (Time New Roman, Size 12)Submissions should clearly…
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) hosted a Research Hub and Knowledge Sharing Webinar on 4 May 2026 to discuss a book titled “From Policy to Practice: Challenges and Ways Forward on…
On Friday 8th March, 2024 the SRC hosted our annual International Women's Day LTC / Panel Discussion on ‘Breaking Barriers: Crafting Gender-Responsive Trade Policy’. The event also included the award of the 2024 Distinguished Woman in Trade…
The book “Trade Policy and Gender Equality” discusses how trade policies create both ‘winners’ and ‘losers’, as some actors stand to benefit and others are left behind. More often than not, it has been women who have borne the negative impacts of…
Governments worldwide are taking mounting efforts to transition to a greener economy. This transition is leading to a global race for access to critical minerals based on defensive and proactive strategies and a wide array of policy tools. As…
This book launch revolved around how the implementation of gender-inclusive trade policies can enhance women's access to wider markets and promote sustainable value chains. These policies aim to address gender disparities, support…