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The WTO and the International Labour Organization jointly celebrated the centenary of the Centre William Rappard at an event held on 1 July.
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WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, to the WTO on 8 July to discuss Georgia’s economic and trade performance, its engagement in the multilateral trading system, and current developments in the global trading environment.
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Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
On 5 July 2026, the WTO will welcome the public to its headquarters in Geneva to mark the 100th anniversary of the WTO’s home (Centre William Rappard). The Open Day offers an opportunity for visitors to explore this historic building and its artworks and to enjoy a range of activities taking place on the lakeside terrace.
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The Centre William Rappard in Geneva is the first building designed to house an international organization. Today, it is home to the World Trade Organization, and it has just turned 100 years old.
It opened on 6 June 1926. Then, as now, the Centre William Rappard serves as a place for dialogue and cooperation between nations.
Join Roy Santana, from the WTO Secretariat, as he steps between 2026 and 1926 to explore a century of history at the first home of multilateralism.
Our thanks to the International Labour Organization for sharing historic footage.
Learn more about the CWR: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/cwr_e/cwr_e.htm
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)
In Yaoundé on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference on 25 March, a group of ministers underscored the central role of services trade in supporting development and emphasized the importance of WTO-World Bank efforts to help developing members overcome challenges. Director-General Okonjo-Iweala called for stronger international partnerships through the Trade in Services for Development initiative to boost support for developing members.
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From field to factory, and fashion to football, African Cotton was in the spotlight at MC14. Events in Cameroon brought together stakeholders to highlight cotton’s importance to global trade and investment opportunities, particularly for Central and West African countries looking to move up the value chain.
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Trade in services is not just a driver of global economic growth. It is the most dynamic component of world trade. In 2026, services trade volume is projected to expand by 4.8%, significantly outpacing trade in goods.
This year’s Public Forum will place services at the centre of the conversation, examining their role as an engine of development, source of income, and driver of job creation and empowerment worldwide, particularly for women and young people.
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