Category: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

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What is digital trade? | Ask the WTO

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

E-commerce and digital technologies are transforming global trade — from streaming songs across borders to delivering services online. The WTO provides a forum for governments to give digital trade the specialized attention it deserves.

Learn how WTO agreements — including the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS Agreement) — support innovation and connectivity in the digital economy.

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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0fBqQf_t-o

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From local markets to the global digital economy

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

WafR is a Moroccan fintech start-up transforming how small, informal merchants access and sell digital services. By turning corner shops into points of sale for phone credit and other prepaid services, WafR is helping bring more people into the digital economy.

Backed early on by the Startgate incubator at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, WafR gained the tools and support needed to accelerate its growth.

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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctXBR1sAinc

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What is the multilateral trading system? | Ask the WTO

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

The multilateral trading system is the framework behind global trade, based on common rules that make international exchanges more open, predictable, and inclusive.
With 166 members representing over 98% of world trade, the WTO stands at the center of this framework, where countries agree to play by the same rule book.
Santiago Wills, Director of the Council and Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) at the World Trade Organization, explains how it all impacts everyday life.
‘Ask the WTO’ is a new series where experts explain key trade concepts and answer your questions.
Have a trade question you’d like explained? Drop it in the comments and our experts will answer it in future episodes.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_kZuVl5b1I

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Fisheries Subsidies: Argentina’s acceptance

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

Argentina deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 22 July. Ambassador Gustavo Lunazzi presented Argentina’s instrument of acceptance to Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Just five more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52yloDuboOU

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Fisheries Subsidies: Democratic Republic of the Congo’s acceptance

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

On 11 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from the Minister for International Trade, Julien Paluku Kahongya. Just seven more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoGEooxt3T4

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High-level visit from Liberia

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala met with Liberia’s Minister of Commerce & Industry, Magdalene E. Dagoseh, at the WTO on 9 July.
She welcomed Liberia’s commitment to trade-led development and expressed strong support for the country’s efforts to boost its economy through investment, value addition, and regional integration.

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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qiLRIPN0L0

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Fisheries Subsidies: Ghana’s acceptance

Source: World Trade Organization – WTO (video statements)

On 2 July, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala received Ghana’s instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from Ghana’s Ambassador Emmanuel Kwame Asiedu Antwi. Just eight more acceptances are needed for the Agreement to enter into force.

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https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/webcas_e/webcas_e.htm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jign3P_UVmk