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Intergovernmental organization that regulates trade globally

Since its inception in 1995, the WTO has facilitated rapid global trade expansion, lifting 1.5 billion people out of extreme poverty and creating diverse economic opportunities. Despite these gains, trade benefits are unevenly distributed, exacerbating inequalities and marginalizing underserved communities, including women and Least Developed Countries (LDCs). As the global economy reaches an inflection point, there's a pressing need to re-globalize trade inclusively.

WTO Public Forum 2024: Better trade for a better world

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Calling all students and recent graduates! Ready to elevate your career to the international stage? Mark your calendar and don't miss this exciting opportunity. Join us in our upcoming live stream event to learn more about internship opportunities at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Southeast Asian nationals are particularly encouraged to join!

The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to use trade to improve living standards, create jobs, and enhance lives globally. It manages global trade rules, assists developing economies, and offers a forum for negotiating trade agreements and resolving disputes. The WTO has 164 members, representing 98% of world trade.

The WTO Secretariat, with about 630 staff and led by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, supports various councils and committees, provides technical aid to developing economies, monitors global trade, shares information about WTO activities, organizes ministerial conferences, offers legal assistance in disputes, and advises prospective members. Its headquarters is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
 
Agenda: 20-minute presentation followed by 25-minute Q&A session

In the meantime, check out our website: https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/iypp_e.htm 


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