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The World Trade Institute (WTI) is a leading academic institution dedicated to studies, teaching and research in international trade and investment regulation, economic globalisation and sustainability. 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.

News and Information Archive

21 Dec 2021 | News

Prof. Elisa Fornalé is invited to become a Member of the Newly-launched WTO Gender Research Hub

The aim of this initiative is to deepen the understanding of the impact of trade on women and gender equality. The Hub serves as a knowledge-gathering platform where the latest research is shared.

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17 Dec 2021 | News

SECO Report about the Roundtable on Trade, Climate Change & the SDGs is now available

The report on the SECO Roundtable on Trade, Climate Change and the SDGs has been published.

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15 Dec 2021 | News

Congratulations, Edwin Vermulst!

The World Trade Institute congratulates Edwin Vermulst, founding partner of VVGB Advocaten and WTI External Faculty member, for winning the 2021 award of Trade and Customs Lawyer of the Year by Who's Who Legal.

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Latest Publications

14 Dec 2021

Clausulas Paraguas

Las cláusulas paraguas son aquellas disposiciones contenidas en acuerdos internacionales de inversiones (aii) que tienen como objeto elevar una disputa contractual entre un inversionista y …

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