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…

The WTO Chair at North-West University (NWU) proudly marks the launch of the new book, Increasing Intra-African Trade – Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Be the Game Changer?, edited by Wilma Viviers, Martin Cameron, and Leila Baghdadi…

The WTO Chairs Programme at North-West University (NWU) proudly celebrates Professor Ermie Steenkamp on her promotion to full professor, recognising her outstanding contribution to the WTO-WCP since its inception. This achievement marks a…

Prof David Luke, Extraordinary Professor at North-West University (NWU) and a member of the WTO-WCP team, has released his latest book, How Africa Eats, which provides a detailed analysis of Africa’s food systems, agricultural trade, and food…

This workshop was convened to strengthen the capacity of East African Community (EAC) Partner States in implementing the AfCFTA Protocol on Investment and preparing for the negotiation of the Annex on Dispute Settlement. Organized by the EAC…

Prof. Manfred Kouty, Co-Chair attended the first conference on AfCFTA Implementation Strategies: Towards an AfCFTA Implementation Peer Learning Community that took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 15 to 17 January 2024, co-organized by The United…