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Celebrating Excellence: Professor Ermie Steenkamp Shaping Africa’s Trade Future

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…

NWU WTO–WCP Team Celebrates the PhD Achievement of Dr. Tiroyaone Ambrose Sirang

Dr. Tiroyaone Ambrose Sirang obtained his PhD in International Trade in 2025. His doctoral research provides an important contribution to trade policy analysis in Southern Africa by assessing the potential economic impacts of a free trade…

Prof David Luke Delivers a Public Lecture on “How Africa Trades” to Over 300 NWU Students and Colleagues

On 25 February 2025, Prof David Luke delivered a public lecture which attracted more than 300 International Trade students, academics, and members of the public. The lecture, titled “How Africa Trades,” explored Africa’s rapidly evolving…

Taller "Los Acuerdos Comerciales Regionales: una visión desde la perspectiva inclusiva"

Panel on Gender and Trade: How could initiatives on gender and trade deliver real results?, Rethinking World Trade Conference

Panel on Gender and Trade: How could initiatives on gender and trade deliver real results? along Sara Cohen, Ed Gresser, Mona Haddad, and moderator Florizelle Liser. Rethinking World Trade Conference in Georgetown Law University, Washington,…