The WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA)
The WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA) promotes cooperation and networking opportunities for the WTI’s more than 600 alumni and students from across 100 countries. There are events and activities in which alumni discuss their research and publications; participate in events and initiatives such as workshops, webinars and social gatherings; and share guidance. The WTIAA encourages diversity, equality, and inclusion at all levels of the association. The association is determined to preserve the basic principles of international cooperation, equal opportunity and transparency.
The WTIAA consists of the Executive Committee (5 members: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasure, Outreach Officer), together with 2 pillars, (1) Regional Chapters (RC) and (2) Thematic Working Groups (TWG). Alumni who can participate in any of these RCs or TWGs. RCs will focus on trade in a specific geographic region while TWGs can focus on a theme, such Sustainable Trade and Investment or Trade and Labor.
The WTIAA was established in 2021. Its current Executive Committee, elected in September 2023, consists of the following members:
The following Regional Chapters are set up:
If you are interested to participate in the WTIAA’s activities and become a member, please contact alumni.wti@unibe.ch