World leading programs of advanced studies in the fields of international law, economics & political science

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is the leading interdisciplinary academic institution dedicated to teaching and research focused on international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability.

Our program uniquely combines a multidisciplinary perspective with a strong applied focus. In addition to our resident faculty, we bring in the world’s leading trade and investment experts from law firms, international organizations, policy research institutes and top universities.

As a centre of excellence at the University of Bern with an international, interdisciplinary focus, we explore the interconnections between the fields of law, economics and political science.

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2 Dec 2024 | News

The Concept Design of a Twenty-First Century Preferential Trade Agreement

The Concept Design of a 21st Century Preferential Trade Agreement describes the current status and possible future evolution of trade agreements. The individual contributions provide fine-grained analyses of the various challenges trade agreements face and how these differ across countries. The book brings together leading researchers from international law and …

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18 Nov 2024 | News

Meet Gauri: WTI Alumni Stories

Gauri Tyagi practiced as a commercial lawyer in India for almost 5 years, primarily focusing on admiralty and customs law — fields that intersect with trade. She observed how closely these areas are tied to the movement of goods, economic relations, and regulatory frameworks. Then during the COVID pandemic, Gauri …

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1 Nov 2024 | Event

Understanding Third-Party Funding in International Commercial Arbitration

Arbitration and commercial litigation funding plays an increasingly important role in an interdependent justice system, with forthcoming caselaw paving the way for the growth of funding availability for meritorious ESG-aligned cases. We sit down with Lucas Macedo, a Senior Investment Manager at Nivalion. Macedo believes that funders play a critical …

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