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WTI Moot Court 2025

On 26 May 2025, at the WTO Premises, the WTI Moot Court 2025 took place.

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International Conference at the University of Valencia with the WTI’s Gender Team

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Advancing Environmental Justice Through Trade?

Drawing from her experiences in comparative literature studies and her childhood in the Panamanian cloud forests, Prof. Trujillo highlighted the enduring link among trade,sustainability, and community engagement with social policy making. Her current research focuses on sustainable governance, supply chains, and consumer behavior within the context of evolving trade frameworks.

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The end of the Pax Americana?

Legal dimensions and considerations of the USA tariff policy from a WTO law perspective

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Empowering Climate Leadership Through International Collaboration with Malaysia

The Executive Program on Climate Action and Energy Transition, held in Bern, Switzerland earlier in April, brought together distinguished professionals from government, academia, and industry to deepen their engagement with the global climate and energy transition agenda.

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What could "Liberation Day" mean for Switzerland?

Switzerland is famous for its cheese, chocolate and gold. The Trump Administration’s decision to impose a 31% tariff on Swiss goods seems largely driven by the trade deficit, specifically a formula based on the 2024 trade deficit.

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Unfair trade, polar bears, penguins, and US bases

Hear Prof. Dr. Joe Francois' personal reflections regarding the new Trump tariffs.

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The Limits of EU Integration Through Law? The Foundations Revisited: a landmark conference at the College of Europe

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2025 WTI–CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Economic Policy

Call for applications: The 2025 WTI–CWS Joint Academy represents a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in international trade law and economic policy. We invite you to take the next step in your professional development by applying for this distinguished program.

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Shaping Global Trade: Prof. Joe Francois is the new chair of the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) Scientific Council

The GTAP Scientific Council was formed in 2024 to explore new directions in global economic analysis and to broaden the scope of scientific contributions from the GTAP research community.

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US Trade Policy: challenges & opportunities

This lecture from Prof. Dr. Joseph Francois, Managing Director of the World Trade Institute at the University of Bern, explored the evolving landscape of U.S. trade policy, focusing on its challenges and broader geopolitical implications.

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The Global Economic Impact of Trump's Tariff War: Who Wins & Who Loses?

Since returning to the White House less than four weeks ago, the message from Donald Trump on trade appears to be tariffs, tariffs -- tariffs.

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Governing Migration: Analysing Regional Migration Governance and Free Movement of Persons in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Congratulations to the World Trade Institute’s MILE 12 alumna Amanda Bisong for obtaining her PhD cum laude from Vrije University Amsterdam.

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WTI Fellow Christian Häberli chairs USMCA Panel Ruling against Mexico in GM Corn Dispute

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5th International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research

Join us for the International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research. This Summer School is designed for highly motivated bachelor students (semesters 4–6) who are passionate about climate change and currently enrolled in natural/climate sciences, economics, social sciences, or law takes place 4 - 15 August 2025 in Bern, …

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U.S. Trade Policy under Trump: Insights from a European Perspective

Trade policy in the United States has undergone significant transformations over the past decades, often reflecting broader shifts in global geopolitics. Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig visited Taiwan at the end of 2024 to discuss the potential impacts of the Trump Administration’s trade policy and other emerging trends with a range …

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Global Data Flows x ‘Digital Trade Law’: Instruments, Institutions, and Infrastructures

Craig Atkinson, a WTI Non-Resident Fellow and Research Affiliate at the SMU Centre for Digital Law (CDL), outlines the structure and arguments of an upcoming white paper developed in collaboration with the University of Lucerne's Trade Law 4.0 project. The publication aims to spotlight how the principles of Data Free …

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How do people react when countries break trade rules to carry out climate policies?

A new study from Manfred Elsig and Gabriele Spilker shows that Swiss citizens support various trade-related measures to achieve climate goals. The data shows that people expect the Swiss government to be in compliance with international agreements.

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Meet Satish: WTI Alumni Stories

Meet Triplicane Damodaran (TD) Satish. Satish is a trade lawyer, and practicing trade remedy and customs law in India for over a decade before coming to the World Trade Institute. Having gained practical experience in WTO laws, Satish always wanted to do go back to school and learn the theoretical …

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Insights on Sustainable Agricultural Trade

Wrapping Up 3.5 Years of the MATS Project

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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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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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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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WTI attends Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Launch of CEDAW’s General Recommendation No. 40 on the Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems

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Navigating Global Trading Systems: The Challenges & opportunities of Small Developing Economies

We were honored to hear from Ambassador Dr. Athaliah Molokomme, the Permanent Representative of Botswana to the UN

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Meet Francisco: WTI Alumni Stories

Francisco Montoya, a lawyer from Peru with a background in financial law, joined the World Trade Institute as a part of class MILE24. Learn a more about Francisco, and what motivated him to study at WTI.

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Fostering education opportunities in international trade and economic law

IKMAS, the National University of Malaysia partners with WTI

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Trade for Sustainable Development Forum 2024

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Looking forward to the semester start!

We're looking forward to welcoming MILE25 and TRAIL+8 class!

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World Trade Institute at the WTO's Public Forum

Re-globalization: Better Trade for a Better World, Taking place in Geneva from the 10-13 September

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WTI and NALSAR University of Law sign MoU

The WTI is very pleased about this new partnership and is looking forward to a mutually beneficial cooperation.

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Summer Academy and Summer Construction?

The World Trade Institute's Summer Academy faced a hiccough on July 8th when jackhammering made it impossible to hear, listen and concentrate.

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Prof. Thomas Cottier meets with Indian WTI alumni

During Prof. Cottier’s recent visit to India, meetings with various groups of Indian WTI alumni were arranged.

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Successful Summer Academy Courses at the World Trade Institute

Heavy hitters in the Summer Academy: "International Climate Governance" and "International Investment Law and Sustainable Development"

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The second Belalp Interdisciplinary Seminar for the WTI's Doctoral School

THE NEW WORLD OF NON-TRADE CONCERNS AND TRADE POLICY VENUES

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Aleksandr Strokatov

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Aleksandr Strokatov. The WTI community extends its heartfelt sympathy to Aleks’ family, friends and classmates.

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The prospects of the India-EFTA Trade and Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and the relevance of WTO dispute settlement

The Consulate General of Switzerland and the Swiss Business Hub India in Mumbai, hosted a presentation by Prof. Thomas Cottier at the Swiss Residence in Mumbai on 10 June 2024.

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Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi hosted Trade Talk on "Reflecting on India’s Evolving Trade Policy” with WTI and CWS

The Embassy of Switzerland in Delhi hosted a Trade Talk and reception at their premises on 7 June 2024.

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WTI Alumni get-together in Geneva

Students, alumni and faculty members participated in the annual WTI alumni get-together in Geneva.

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Prof Francois joins the GTAP Network Research Fellow Hall of Fame

The 27th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis "Enhancing Global Food System Sustainability" was a success.

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Eddy Bekkers receives an Award

The 2024 recipient of the Alan A. Powell Award is Eddy Bekkers, Research Economist at the World Trade Organizationand faculty member at the World Trade Institute.

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The South Asia International Economic Law Network

The South Asia International Economic Law Network Fourth Biennial Conference will take place on 16th - 18th December 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Open University of Sri Lanka.

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Inauguration of the 10th edition of the WTI-CWS Joint Academy in Delhi

The 10th edition of the WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy was inaugurated on Monday, 3 June in Delhi.

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The European Gender Mainstreaming: Achievements and Challenges

Join Vera Lomazzi on the 12th of June for a Webinar

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The World Trade Institute welcomes its new full professor

The Faculty of Law of the University of Bern and the World Trade Institute have appointed Isabelle Van Damme as full professor of international economic law and Director of Studies at the World Trade Institute.

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A short recap of Professor Cottier's event last week

A manifesto to revise Swiss neutrality presented to the media at the World Trade Institute on May 29th, 2024.

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PRESENT YOUR WORK AT THE WORLD TRADE FORUM 2024!

6-7 September 2024. University of Bern

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WTI Moot Court Competition

The 2024 WTI Moot Court Competition was held on 27 and 28 May 2024 at the World Trade Organization in Geneva.

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Know the Gap! team invited for its first collaborative workshop in Prague

For the occasion of the HRJust Intersect Observatory launch, the WTI’s Gender Team ‘Know the GAP!’ was invited to participate in a collaborative Workshop on Climate Litigation and Intersectionality with Civil Society Engagement. The retreat brought the WTI’s gender team to explore beautiful Prague and soak in its rich history.

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Switzerland and it’s neutrality

A group of scientists, diplomats and politicians presented on Wednesday, 29 May, at the World Trade Institute, a manifesto as to how the concept of “neutrality” should guide Swiss Foreign Policy in the 21st century.

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GIA-WTIAA Webinar #2: Greening Global Trade: New Approaches to Aligning Trade and Environmental Goals

Join the second GIA-WTIAA webinar where leading trade experts – alumni and friends of the WTI - discuss current trade topics.

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GIA-WTIAA Webinar #1: Trade Defense in Action: New Strategies for a Changing World

Don't miss this!

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Exciting new PhD Courses!

Are you a doctoral student in Bern, Switzerland or beyond? Check out our upcoming courses: (1) Spatial methods for economists using Python (2-6 September 2024) (2) The rules and practice of treaty interpretation, including a specific focus on WTO law (16-20 September 2024) (3) Real Estate Economics (13-17 January 2025)

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Discover the course: International Contracts Regarding Cross-Border Trade and Investment

The legal framework, the most common contractual clauses and the dispute resolution mechanisms available.

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Discover the course: Circular Economy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Action

How can trade facilitate the transition to an inclusive circular economy?

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WTI alumni: SAVE THE DATE!

Save the date for a WTI alumni event - on Sunday, 8 September 2024 in Switzerland - around the WTI's 25th Anniversary Celebrations. Stay tuned and watch this place for more information.

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Brown Bag Seminar with Miriam Manchin, Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano

Title of the talk: "Fields and Foreign Lands: Pre-industrial Climate Risk and International Migration"

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Best Complainant’s Written Submission for the 2nd European Regional Round!

Congratulations are in order!

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Simplifying International Trade with Single Windows

Check out this new article by Craig Atkinson, WTI Non-Resident Fellow and Research Affiliate at Singapore Management University Centre for AI and Data Governance/Centre for Computational Law.

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Climate Change and its impact on Human Rights Obligations

In our latest blog article, Prof Elisa Fornalé reports on her presentation at the Public Hearings of the Advisory Opinion on Climate Change and its impact on Human Rights Obligations at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

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Special seminar with James R. Markusen, Professor of International Economics at the University of Colorado, Boulder,

Join us for an exciting seminar, this Friday, 10 May. We have the pleasure to welcome James R. Markusen, Department of Economics, University of Colorado, Boulder. He will present his latest paper: "A Heterodox Approach to Heterogeneous Firms Exploiting Complementarity and Karush-Kuhn-Tucker".

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GIA-WTIAA Webinar #1: Trade Defense in Action: New Strategies for a Changing World

Join the first of a new webinar series, as leading trade experts – alumni and friends of the WTI - discuss current trade topics.

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Ratnakar Adhikari, EIF Executive Director and WTI alumnus, will speak at the WTI. Join us!

Join the last Global Economic Governance seminar of this semester, with the Executive Director of the Enhanced Integrated Framework at the World Trade Organization (and MILE alumnus!).

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Discover the course: Technical Barriers to Trade in Pursuit of Sustainable Development

How to harness the international trade system to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?

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Check this out! Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer

Discover Course 3 of the WTI Summer Academy 2024

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The World Trade Institute and the University of Bern join Sexual Harassment Awareness Day

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Delegation from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE) visits the WTI

On Monday, 22 April 2024, five delegates of SUIBE visited the WTI as a follow up to the signed MoU between the two institutions.

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Empowered Young Women: Trade Liberalization and Women’s Family Decisions in China

Join the next Brown Bag Seminar with Yuan Zi, Assistant Professor of Economics at the Graduate Institute of Geneva

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The Annual Report of the World Trade Institute is out!

The latest edition of the World Trade Institute's Annual Report is now available to download.

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"Tailored Protectionism – How Big Firms Shape Non-Tariff Measures”: Brown Bag Seminar with Christian Winkler

Christian Winkler, PhD candidate in International Relations and Economics (Minor) at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) in Geneva, will join us at the WTI. Title of his talk: "Tailored Protectionism – How Big Firms Shape Non-Tariff Measures"

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Join the webinar "Trade Meets AI: Navigating in a ‘Digital New World’"

Tomorrow at 9 am (CEST), several WTI-affiliated experts and alumni will be panelist at this webinar. Join them as they discuss the role of AI for trade professionals.

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Watch the video: International Investment Law and Sustainable Development

Discover Course 2 of the WTI Summer Academy 2024

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Brown Bag Seminar with Niels Lachmann, University of Southern Denmark

Niels Lachmann, PhD fellow at the SDU-University of Southern Denmark and Visiting Research Fellow at the WTI, will present on "International trade law and international investment law: avenues for addressing cross-border data flows?"

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Welcome back, Javier!

On 23 April, the World Trade Institute welcomes back alumnus Javier Gutiérrez (MILE 12), now Counsellor at the World Trade Organization (WTO), External relations, partnerships and strategic communications. Join us too!

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Alumni! Block your calendar: 27 May in Geneva

Alumni Get Together: Join us on Monday, 27 May 2024

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Unlocking opportunities

Download our brand new brochure! Discover the World Trade Institute!

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Watch the video: International Climate Governance

Discover Course 1 of the WTI Summer Academy 2024

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Brown Bag: "The Information Economy” with Marc Copelovitch, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Marc Copelovitch, Professor in the Department of Political Science and the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will join the WTI for the upcoming Brown Bag. His presentation is on:

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MILE Alumni Profile: Ratnakar Adhikari

Ratnakar Adhikari, a graduate of MILE 2, is Executive Director of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a programme supporting least developed countries to be more active in the global trading system. In this interview he talks about the challenges in store and how MILE set him on his career path.

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Prof Fornalé at the Regional Consultation on the elaboration of CEDAW General Recommendation No. 40

WTI Professor Elisa Fornalé has been invited to take part in the Regional Consultation on the elaboration of CEDAW General Recommendation No. 40 on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems for Eastern European States, Western European and other States.

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Conference "Asian and African Perspectives on Law and Sea-level Rise” (Lisbon, 3 October)

WTI’s research fellow, Dr. Aylin Yildiz Noorda, is co-organizing a conference titled "Asian and African Perspectives on Law and Sea-level Rise" and the call for papers is out!

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"A Rather Sober Experience": Insights from the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference, by Prof Manfred Elsig

Prof Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Research at the World Trade Institute, writes on the outcomes of the recent WTO MC13 for the ENSURED Europe blog.

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PhD course: General Equilibrium Modelling in a Complementarity Format (13-18 May 2024)

The course is intended for PhD students in economics or a closely related field who are interested in general equilibrium modelling with GAMS software. Students from all Swiss universities may enrol. A limited number of people with relevant professional or academic interest may be also admitted. The goal of the …

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EFTA investments in India - how to realise them? Prof Elsig interviewed by SRF

On 19 March, Prof Manfred Elsig, WTI’s Deputy Managing Director, was interviewed by the Swiss-German Radio station SRF’s "Echo der Zeit” broadcasting on the recently concluded "EFTA-India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement". Listen here (in German).

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Prof Van den Bossche appointed as panelist in WTO dispute

The WTI’s Director of Studies has been appointed as a panellist in the WTO dispute, European Union – Countervailing duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia (DS618).

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Hiring: Student Fellow for Administration (40%)

The WTI team is looking for a student fellow, who can assist the WTI Team with administrative support for its Master programmes, weekly courses, seminars, and events. Tasks include, among some, upload reading material to online student platforms, redact weekly course reports, compile surveys, and analyse the results from the …

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WTI signs new MOU with the Latin American Network of International Economic Law (Red-Lat DEI)

The WTI and the “Red Latinoamericana de Derecho Económico Internacional” sign a new Memorandum of Understanding.

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Why is there no investor-state dispute settlement in RCEP? Bargaining and Contestation in the Investment Regime

Check out this new article by several WTI researchers in "Business and Politics” journal.

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Join us on Tuesday for another exciting Global Economic Governance Seminar!

GEG Seminar with Arti Gobind Daswani, Lawyer at the Market Access Division of the World Trade Organization, will talk about: "Areas of Work of the WTO Secretariat”.

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Human Rights and Unilateral Economic Sanctions: A New Perspective on a Twisted Relationship

Check out the latest publication of Iryna Bogdanova, WTI’s Postdoctoral Researcher, in the European Yearbook on Human Rights 2023

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HURRY UP! Grab your spot for tomorrow’s exclusive webinar

Strengthening Strong Economic and Political Ties: The 2023 US-Taiwan Trade Agreement

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This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) is ‘Inspire Inclusion’.

Together, we want to celebrate this important day of reflection and advocacy. Together we can forge women's equality. Take action to drive gender parity. On behalf of the Know the GAP team at the World Trade Institute, we wish you a very special International Women’s Day!

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Come join us for alumna Wase Musonge

The World Trade Institute welcomes Wase Musonge (MILE 10), now Legal/Economic Affairs Officer at the WTO

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Can International Institutions Bypass Spoiler Members? The Case of the Trade Regime and the MPIA - Brown Bag Seminar, 14 March

Krzysztof Pelc, Lester B. Pearson Professor in International Relations at Oxford University, joins us at the WTI for the first Brown Bag of 2024.

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WTI at Gujarat International Moot Court Competition 2024

110 students, from 36 universities, 3 winners …

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Promoting Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems: A Holistic Approach to Economic Empowerment

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Join us on Monday! GEG Seminar with Amb Didier Chambovey "Switzerland’s trade policy : Achievements, Past and Future Challenges"

Join the 1st Global Economic Governance seminar of 2024. Sign up now! Ambassador Didier Chambovey, former Swiss Ambassador to the World Trade Organization and current member of the WTI Advisory Board, will join us for the first GEG Seminar of 2024.

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Only a few days left! Register today!

Promoting Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems: A Holistic Approach to Economic Empowerment

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Alumni Talk with Hiba Batool (MILE 17)

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumna Hiba Batool (MILE 17), now Sustainable Development Officer at the International Trade Centre (ITC)

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It’s never too late ..

... to boost your career ... to upskill your CV ... to upgrade your knowledge ... to learn something new …

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Join the debate! Promoting Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems

Together with GQUAL and Dr Cristani (Institute International Relations, Prague), we are organizing a conference on the topic of “Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems: A Discussion on Economic Participation” to be held at the premises of the World Trade Institute, University of Bern on 23 February …

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Article "Space-based commerce: a new interdisciplinary approach"

Check out our latest blog post on the outcomes of the conference “The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce”.

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WTI and Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia) sign Memorandum of Understanding

The MoU aims to promote academic and cultural collaborations, strengthening UANDES and WTI programmes as well as fostering student and staff exchanges.

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Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law

Prof Em Thomas Cottier, Krista Nadakavukaren Schefer and Dr Rodrigo Polanco - all associated with the WTI - are editors of the new vastly expanded edition of the Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law. To celebrate the launch of this indispensable resource, 10 entries are free to access for a …

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Article "Red Sea crisis not a threat to US economic outlook - so far"

WTI’s Managing Director, Prof Joseph Francois, was interviewed by The National, a large English-speaking journal in the Middle East.

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The MILE and TRAIL Masters' application deadline is approaching! Join our next intake!

31 January is the final deadline to apply to our MILE and TRAIL Master's programmes!

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Global value chain integration and non-tariff measures

A new paper by Irene Garcés and Achim Vogt, WTI Researchers, published on Economic Letters, Volume 235, 2024

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A photo summary of the conference "The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce"

The conference, which concluded yesterday 18 January, looked at the applicability of economic concepts, the concepts of international economic law, and the concepts of economic governance to space-based commerce.

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A must-read! "Use of the immobilized Russian Central Bank assets to rebuild Ukraine: between political will and legal hurdles"

Book chapter by Dr Iryna Bogdanova in the European Central Bank Legal Conference Book 2023 "Treading softly: How central banks are addressing current global challenges"

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LAST CALL! Last spots for our Winter Academy courses in February.

Hurry up and secure your place today!

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You can still attend online!

This workshop will focus on the economics and governance of commercialisation in outer space. It will look at the applicability of economic concepts, the concepts of international economic law, and the concepts of economic governance to space-based commerce.

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Research assistants, PostDocs … we are hiring! Check out the “Careers” page.

Research assistants, PostDocs … we are hiring! Check out the “Careers” page for all calls and application information. Hurry up!

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Season’s Greetings from all of us, at the World Trade Institute

On behalf of the WTI community, we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a new year full of health and success.

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MATS Report: "Year Three of Russia’s Aggression. Production and Trade Risks for Global Food Security."

Today we publish the December report on the outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”. This report concludes the research project.

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Conference "The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce": The final program is out!

This workshop will focus on the economics and governance of commercialisation in outer space. It will look at the applicability of economic concepts, the concepts of international economic law, and the concepts of economic governance to space-based commerce.

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Prof Manfred Elsig interviewed on Ukraine’s “Peace Formula” (German original)

Nau.ch article: "The next round of talks on the "peace formula" in the Ukraine war will take place in Switzerland: How promising is the idea?"

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There’s no better gift, than the opportunity to learn something new …

A Winter Academy course in WTO law (on-site or online) can be the right gift!

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Unpacking the Digital Transformation of Trade

Blog interview by Pamela Hyatt with Craig Atkinson, WTI Non-Resident Fellow and Research Affiliate at Singapore Management University Centre for AI and Data Governance/Centre for Computational Law, published on November 29, 2023 by the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Navigating Protectionism: Unpacking the role of strategic sectors and bilateral dependencies”

Alessia Invernizzi, from the University of Konstanz (Germany), joins us at the WTI for the final Brown Bag of 2023.

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Put a course under the Christmas Tree!

There is no better gift for your loved one, than the opportunity of further education.

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An eventful November for WTI Director of Studies

Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI Director of Studies, visited and gave lectuers at Bocconi University and Università Cattolica in Milan, and at The City Law School, University of London.

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New short course! Digital Trade Law

Next April, learn about the contemporary landscape of global digital trade rulemaking. Here’s more info and the fully syllabus.

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UniAKTUELL: Rebuilding Ukraine with Russian Money

Iryna Bogdanova, postdoctoral researcher at the World Trade Institute, writes a new article for UniAKTUELL: the online magazine of the University of Bern. Available in English and in German.

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GEG Seminar with Nathalie Bernasconi-Osterwalder, Interim Co-President and Co-CEO, IISD

Join the 4th and last Global Economic Governance seminar of this semester. Don't miss it!

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WTO Youth Trade Summit on Gender

The WTI’s nominee, Modesta Nsowaa-Adu was one of the 56 young professionals selected to attend the WTO's first Youth Summit on Gender held in Geneva last week.

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Special Economist Brown Bags: Camille Reverdy (Geneva Graduate Institute) and Julian Schärer (University of Geneva)

Join a special edition of the 2023 Brown Bags dedicated to economists. Camille Reverdy, from the Geneva Graduate Institute, will present "Building a new reputation: the impact of voluntary standards’ adoption", followed by Julian Schärer, from the University of Geneva, on "Ricardo Meets Pareto: Dispersion and the Gains from Trade".

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Brown Bag Seminar: “Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) and Climate Change: What happens next?

Aditi Pandey, from the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) in Lugano and MILE alumna, joins us at the WTI for the 4th Brown Bag of fall 2023.

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Looking for a Student Fellow for Communication and Administration (20-30%)

The World Trade Institute is currently looking for a Student Fellow for Communication and Administration (20 - 30%, starting January 2024 or upon agreement). Application deadline: 30 November 2023

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From the WTI to the WIPO: The Journey of Rishab Raturi.

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumnus Rishab Raturi (MILE 15), now Associate Program Officer at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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Congratulations Prof Edwin Vermulst!

WTI's visiting professor, Edwin Vermulst, won the "Trade & Customs Lawyer of the Year" Award.

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You are invited! Seminar: 20 Years Chile-EFTA Free Trade Agreement

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Free Trade Agreement between EFTA and Chile, the Embassy of Chile to Switzerland and the World Trade Institute, partner for a high-level seminar. Join in Bern or online.

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The Nestlé case study: GEG Seminar with Esteban Mezzano, General Counsel Corporate Operations & Sustainability at Nestlé

Join the 3rd Global Economic Governance seminar of this semester. Register today!

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Next week, another fascinating Brown Bag Seminar on South Korea’s free trade agreements

Sohyun Lee, from Queen’s University in Belfast, joins us at the WTI for the 3rd Brown Bag of fall 2023.

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The Law and Policy of Trade in Services - Winter Academy

Let's dive into the fourth and last course of the upcoming Winter Academy. Are you interested in service trade agreements? Ready for the challenge?

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WTI Director of Studies visits Taipei

Two intense weeks of lectures and speeches for Prof. Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies.

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Dispute Settlement in times of crises: Can the USA and Mexico prevent another “Tortilla War”?

Christian Häberli, WTI Research Fellow, is appointed chair of the USMCA panel in Mexico – GE Corn.

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Corporate Actors and Economic Sanctions

Should applying sanctions to corporate actors be based on regular RoL requirements? Or do we need to develop a concept of “RoL for emergency“? This Thursday, join the online talk of the "Rule of Law and Corporate Actors" series. Iryna Bogdanova, Postdoctoral Researcher at the WTI will be one of …

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Looking for a Student Fellow for Communication and Administration! Join our team!

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Webinar Series - Climate Change and International Economic Law: Where are we headed?

Three online workshops will bring together a blend of established experts and fresh perspectives, aiming to provide a holistic outlook on ongoing developments. A cooperation of Uni Göttingen, Uni Svizzera Italiana and World Trade Institute (Unibe).

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Registration opens for the Youth Trade Summit on Gender

The WTI is participating in the Youth Trade Summit on Gender on 13-14 November at the WTO. Registration for the event is now open to the wider trade and gender community. The Summit, which seeks to act as a “talent incubator”, will foster collaboration and networking among different generations of …

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WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures - Winter Academy

Are you a busy professional, looking to expand your knowledge? Lawyer, official, diplomat, in industry or NGOs? International relations, economics or law student? Are you interested in trade remedies? Check out course 3 of the WTI Winter Academy.

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Join the next Brown Bag Seminar! Shadow Negotiators: How UN Organisations Shape the Rules of World Trade for Food Security

Matias Margulis, Associate Professor at The University of British Columbia, joins us at the WTI for the 2nd Brown Bag of this series.

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The count down has started! Join live the World Trade Forum 2023

Learn more and watch the event live, starting tomorrow.

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MATS Report: "Ukrainian Commodities for Global Food Security and Ukrainian Farmer Security"

Today we publish the October report on the outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Inventing the future: Is the WTO Government Procurement Agreement a tranformation tool?"

Marc Steiner, Judge at the Swiss Federal Administrative Court, joins us at the WTI for the first Brown Bag of fall 2023

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A Portrait of Trade in Cultural Goods

Dr Hassan Fartousi, research fellow at the WTI, publishes his book "A Portrait of Trade in Cultural Goods", Theses Series No. 40, Geneva: Globethics Publications, 2023. 493p.

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TESS Report: Principles of International Law Relevant for Consideration in the Design and Implementation of Trade-Related Climate Measures and Policies.

Delighted to share a new TESS report, offering guidance for governments and stakeholders. Among the authors, also our Director of Studies.

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Policy dialogues - Key Insights in Agricultural Trade

As part of the Horizon 2020 project "Making Agricultural Trade Sustainable", the WTI will be at the upcoming Policy Dialogue. You can attend online. Register today!

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Don't miss this! Alumni Talk with Marina Foltea (MILE 4)

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumna Marina Foltea (MILE 4), now Founder and Managing Director at Trade Pacts (consulting firm)

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Can the WTO Dispute Settlement System Be Revived?

We publish today a new Working Paper that will certainly trigger your reaction: Options for Addressing a Major Governance Failure of the World Trade Organization. WTI Working Paper No. 03/2023 by Prof Peter Van den Bossche

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China’s Use of Export Restrictions and WTO Law: Heading toward “Weaponization” of Exports?

This chapter, written by WTi's researcher Dr Iryna Bogdanova, is part of the book "China and the WTO: A Twenty-Year Assessment", published open access by Cambridge University Press and edited by Henry Gao, Damian Raess and Ka Zeng.

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Alumni Talk Session with Wakako Oshima

Our latest Alumni Talks session unfolded on September 26, 2023, at the Silva Casa Auditorium, right here at the World Trade Institute in Bern.

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WTI's Director of Studies visits Uzbekistan

In the framework of the accession of Uzbekistan to the WTO, Prof Van den Bossche has been invited to a number of events in Tashkent. Here is a brief report and a few photos.

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Welcoming a New Academic Year at the WTI!

Induction week was a resounding success!

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New PhD Course was a success

A cutting-edge PhD course on "Recent Developments in International Investment Law."

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Meet the new Executive Committee of the WTI Alumni Association

We are happy to announce the results of the elections of the second Executive Committee of the WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA).

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WTI Director of Studies appointed as a panelist on WTO Dispute Settlement case: EU — CVD/AD ON SSCRFP (INDONESIA)

The WTI is proud to see Prof. Van den Bossche nominated panelist for another WTO dispute case

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Don't miss the second GEG Seminar of the semester with...

... Natalie Sleeman, European Union Delegation to Switzerland and Liechtenstein!

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WTI Alumni get-together in Geneva

More than 50 students, alumni and WTI faculty members participated in the annual WTI alumni get-together on 13 September 2023 in Geneva during the WTO Public Forum.

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WTI researcher presents at the European Central Bank Legal Conference 2023

Dr Iryna Bogdanova from the WTI was a panellist at the European Central Bank Legal Conference 2023

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Book launch "Making trade work for women: key learnings from the World Trade Congress on Gender"

The WTO’s book on Making Trade Work for Women was officially launched yesterday at the WTO Public Forum. It contains a chapter from WTI's Professor Elisa Fornalé.

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A great week at the WTO Public Forum

The WTI is actively present, this week, at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva: "It's time for action!"

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Prof. Van den Bossche at the 2023 Dispute Settlement Symposium

Yet another important symposium, this time in Korea, for WTI's Director of Studies.

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Alumni? Next Wednesday is your day!

Calling all WTI Alumni in Geneva and surroundings: Join us on Wednesday, 13 September, during the WTO Public Forum for some drinks and networking.

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GEG Seminars restart with Amb José Valencia, Permanent Representative of Ecuador to the WTO

The Global Economic Governance series is starting afresh this fall semester. The topic? The global environmental agenda and the international trading system. Register today!

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SELA Annual Meeting

The WTI will be hosting this year's General Assembly of the Swiss Energy Law Association (SELA). The workshop is open to the public: register today!

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Save the date! Alumni Talk: Wakako Oshima (MILE 7) "Our Planet in 100 Years – Sustainability and Trade"

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumna (MILE 7) Wakako Oshima from Japan

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New PhD Course - Recent Developments in International Investment Law

Calling all PhD students in and around Switzerland! This is a perfect course, designed exclusively for you, to stay up to date in international investment law. Don't miss the opportunity!

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Prof Elisa Fornalé speaks at the 5th Swiss Symposium on Refugee and Migrant Health

WTI's Prof Elisa Fornalé will speak at the symposium. Title of her talk: "Recognition and Protection of Environmental Migrants: New Legal Challenges"

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Discover the World Trade Institute - new trailer

Meet the World Trade Institute, check out our new trailer.

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New research project! Human Rights Justifications

WTI's SNSF Professor, Elisa Fornalé, is part of a new HORIZON-EUROPE-funded project led by the University of Gothenburg: HR Just. It examines how States use Human Rights Justifications to explain and defend their actions and decisions.

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WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation - Winter Academy

Do you work in trading and export? Government negotiations and regulation? In customs compliance matters? Check out course 1 of the WTI Winter Academy: WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation

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Call for papers! The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce Workshop

This workshop will focus on the economics and governance of commercialisation in outer space. It will look at the applicability of economic concepts, the concepts of international economic law, and the concepts of economic governance to space-based commerce.

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Debating the Use of Frozen Russian Funds to Rebuild Ukraine - 10 Questions Answered

Today we publish a new topical article on our LinkedIn blog. Check it out!

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Calling all WTI Alumni - WTI Alumni Association elections of the new Executive Committee

Vote for your representative at the WTIAA Executive Committee elections, simply online. Every vote counts!

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White Paper: Leveraging Electronic Documents for Sustainable Agricultural Trade

Today we publish a new white paper by Craig Atkinson, WTI Non-Resident Fellow and Research Affiliate at Singapore Management University Centre for AI and Data Governance/Centre for Computational Law.

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Gabriela García Merchán is the recipient of the Patricia Murillo Montesdeoca Scholarship and she has won the Thomas Cottier Award for Best Thesis!

We could not be more proud than when a student on a full scholarship is recognised for outstanding academic achievement.

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Ambassador of Peru visits the WTI

Ambassador Luis A. Castro Joo visits the WTI, handing over the newly-concluded MoU between the WTI, the Diplomatic Academy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Peru.

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Sanctions and the law of state responsibility. Dr Iryna Bogdanova teaches at MACIL

Among great speakers and professors, WTI's researcher taught in Munich on "Sanctions and non-injured states – new developments in the law of state responsibility?"

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The Annual Report of the World Trade Institute is out!

The latest edition of the World Trade Institute's Annual Report is now available to download.

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Another MILE goes by: Closing Ceremony 2023

The Closing Ceremony for the 2022-2023 Master Programmes took place on July 28 with our esteemed keynote speaker, H. E. Ambassador Simon Manley CMG, UK Permanent Representative.

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Come and see us at the WTO Public Forum 2023! (12-15 September)

As last year, we will be at the WTO Public Forum. Alumni and friends: come and visit us! Register no later than 17 August!

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Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine-Africa: the July report is out!

Today we publish the July report on the outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”

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Alumni around the world!

During the past months several WTI alumni get-togethers took place in various parts of the world.

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Block your calendar now! Alumni Get-Together, Geneva, 13 September

Calling all WTI Alumni in Geneva and surroundings: Join us on Wednesday, 13 September, during the WTO Public Forum for some drinks and networking.

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Tomorrow is the big day! Closing Ceremony, 2022-2023 Academic Year

The Closing Ceremony of the 2022-2023 Master Programmes (MILE and TRAIL+) will take place on July 28, 2023 at the Auditorium Silva Casa, World Trade Institute

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New MoU with the Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA)

On Monday 24 July, the WTI and SIECA signed a general cooperation MoU on capacity-building, joint publications, and specifically supporting SIECA's new moot court on inter-state arbitration in trade matters.

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WTI Alumni Association: Call for Expression of Interest for 5 Executive Committee Positions (extended deadline: 31 July 2023)

The WTI Alumni Association is renewing its board. Apply now and get involved in a great global network!

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Final stop: Ecuador!

After two weeks of activities in Peru and Colombia, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI Director of Studies, completed last week his lecturing and conference tour in South America, with three lectures and numerous meetings in Ecuador.

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From Croatia to Bern to attend the Summer Academy

Petra Bilos travelled from Croatia to Bern to attend some Summer Academy courses at the WTI. Here is her testimonial.

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Now accepting SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships (SPF) researchers!

The World Trade Institute qualifies as a hosting institution for the SNSF Swiss Postdoctoral Fellowships (SPF), replacing the Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship. If you are a researcher, looking for grants to study in Switzerland - and at the WTI - check this out!

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2023 Global Conference of the Society of International Economic Law in Bogota, Colombia from 12 to 14 July.

The 2023 SIEL Global Conference ended successfully on July 14. Here is a short summary.

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Summer Academy course "International Contracts Regarding Cross-Borders Trade and Investment"

The course "International Contracts Regarding Cross-Borders Trade and Investment" ends today.

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Book launch by WTI alumnus Dr Santanu Mukherjee in New Delhi

The book launch of "Patent Exhaustion and International Trade Regulation" (WTIAS Volume 13), authored by Dr Santanu Mukherjee, MILE 1 WTI alumnus, was held on 19 June 2023 at the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi. The book consists of …

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Call for nominations: Youth Trade Summit on Gender

Is there a talented, highly motivated young researcher willing to engage on trade & gender issues in your institutions?

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An MoU with Peru

Last week marked the first leg of a lecturing and conference tour in South America for the WTI's Prof. Van den Bossche.

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Foreign Minister of Peru signs letter of intent with the World Trade Institute

Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi received and signed a letter of intent with the former President of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO), and WTI's Director of Studies, Peter van den Bossche.

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Trade Talk and Reception at Embassy of Switzerland in New Delhi

For the WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy, the Embassy of Switzerland in India hosted a trade talk and reception for the Joint Academy students, faculty members, WTI alumni and other trade community members. We are very happy to announce that the event marks the launch of …

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Irene Garcés-Iriarte awarded the best paper!

The WTI is proud to announce that Irene Garcés-Iriarte, Ph.D candidate in Economics, has been awarded the best paper presented by a young scholar at the XXIV Conference on International Economics.

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Another successful Summer Academy Course at the World Trade Institute

Thursday marked the end of the course "Challenges to International Climate Governance."

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Two very busy weeks in Geneva

From New Delhi's Academy of International Trade Law and Policy to the 2023 ELSA John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, from the International Expert Group on Trade-Related Climate Measures to the 2023 Annual Conference of the WTO Chairs Programme: here is a detailed account from WTI's Director of Studies, Prof. …

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Conference on sea level rise

On 9 June 2023, the WTI and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute in Norway co-organised an international conference on sea level rise. Click below for a summary of the event.

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Prof Elisa Fornalé at MEDCOP CLIMATE - Tangier 2023

The Swiss Embassy invited Prof Elisa Fornalé as Swiss representative to the MEDCOP Climate conference on Gender and Climate Change.

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Working closer together with the Bangladeshi Foreign Trade Institute

On Tuesday, 26 June 2023, the WTI had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation of the Bangladeshi Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI), headed by Dr. Md. Jafar Uddin, CEO of BFTI.

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Two successful PhD defences!

Frank Sina and Umid Yakubkhodjaev, PhD students of Prof Van den Bossche, successfully defended their thesis. Here is a warm message from Prof Van den Bossche.

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WTI Reaches Out to Mongolia

On 22 June 2023, Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI Director of Studies, gave a two-hour guest lecture at the National University of Mongolia on Rules-Based International Trade in Times of Geo-Political Confrontation and Geo-Economic Fragmentation at the National University of Mongolia.

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Memorandum of Understanding with the China Institute for WTO Studies

On June 19, the WTI welcomed Mr. Jian Jian GAO and Prof. Tu Xinquan from the China Institute for WTO Studies, University of International Business and Economics from China (CIWTO) for a visit.

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A discussion with top academics, ambassadors and delegates of the WTO

An opportunity to discuss the principles for consideration in the design and implementation of trade-related climate measures and policies.

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Focus on: "Climate Change: Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer" – 2023 Summer Academy

Let's deep dive in the last course of the World Trade Institute's 2023 Summer Academy, course 11.

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Launch of the 9th edition of the WTI-CWS Joint Academy in New Delhi

On 5 June 2023 the WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy was launched.

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Perfect Scapegoats? Blaming and Defending the International Monetary Fund"

Next Tuesday, Tom Hunter from the University of Zurich join us for the last Brown Bag of this semester. The topic? IMFs criticism.

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Trade Talk on the occasion of the 9th Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy

Event at the Swiss Embassy in Delhi on 8 June and launch of the WTI India Alumni Chapter

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MATS Report: "Trade under War Conditions. Insecurity Decreases Ukrainian Revenues and Market Shares"

Today we publish the May report on the outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”

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Who drives the international standardisation of telecommunication and digitalisation? Introducing a new data set

In a new publication in Global Policy, our WTI non-residential fellow Sebastian Klotz explores this question.

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Course spotlight: International Energy Law and Governance – 2023 Summer Academy

Learn more about one of the most successful courses of the World Trade Institute's 2023 Summer Academy.

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Call for exhibitors! Education and job fair at the WTO Public Forum 2023

In the context of the WTO Public Forum 2023 (12-15 September), we're organising an education and job fair: "Opportunities for young professionals". Join us in the search for young talent! Book your stand now!

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Join us on Tuesday: Alumni Reunion in Geneva

Calling all WTI Alumni in Geneva and surroundings: Join us next Tuesday, 30 May, for some drinks and networking.

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Join the debate! Brown Bag Seminar: "Foreign direct investment and structural transformation in Africa"

Margherita Tambussi, from University of Turin and Collegio Carlo Alberto (Italy), is WTI's guest for the next Brown Bag on the topic of FDIs.

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Inauguration of the Sacerdoti / Feliciano Collection of WTO Appellate Body Papers 1995-2009

with a special address by Prof. em. Giorgio Sacerdoti

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Focus on: International Investment Law and Sustainable Development – 2023 Summer Academy

Learn more about course 9 of the World Trade Institute's 2023 Summer Academy.

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Join the conference: Sea level rise and its international law implications for legal certainty, stability and human rights

Register today for the upcoming conference on the topic of sea level rise and its consequences for international law.

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Focus on: International Law and Policy Options for Climate Mitigation – 2023 Summer Academy

In course 8 of our Summer Academy, Nicolas Lockhart and Dominic Coppens will guide you through the legal framework of climate mitigation and its policy options: carbon pricing, subsidies, standards. Are you ready to update your legal and policy knowledge for THE challenge of this century?

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Focus on: International Contracts Regarding Cross-Borders Trade and Investment – 2023 Summer Academy

Do you want to know more about the legal framework governing international contracts? What different dispute resolution mechanisms there are? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in the interpretation and drafting of typical clauses in international contracts? Then course 6 of our Summer Academy is for you!

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Memorandum of Understanding with the School of Law of the National University of Mongolia

Today we welcomed H.E. Gerelmaa Davaasuren, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Swiss Confederation, to the United Nations Office and to other international organisations in Geneva.

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Pursuing Environmental and Social Objectives through Trade Agreements"

Miriam Manchin, from the Politecnico di Milano, visits the World Trade Institute to present her research on social and environmental provisions in trade agreements.

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Focus on: Challenges to International Climate Governance – 2023 Summer Academy

Today let's take a deep dive into course 5 of the 2023 WTI’s Summer Academy. From the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement: learn about the history of climate change cooperation. Discover the policy impact of the latest IPCC reports. Analyse the most important links between trade and climate change: …

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Special course of PhD students: Input-Output and Computational General Equilibrium Models for Trade Policy Modeling

For all PhD and Doctoral students out there: check out this special course on CGE-models that we offer on 26 – 30 June and 3 – 7 July 2023

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Focus on: Technical Barriers to Trade in Pursuit of Sustainable Development - 2023 Summer Academy

What's the role of international trade to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? Today we deep dive into course 4 of the WTI's 2023 Summer Academy. Interested? Apply to secure your spot!

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Xi'an Jiaotong University delegation visits the WTI

This Chinese university's visit to Bern marks the beginning of a new academic partnership.

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Bachelor student? Don't miss your chance!

This summer, it's your best chance to specialise in climate change policy and governance with the 4th International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research. Check it out and apply now!

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Alumna Maxine Kennett (MILE 2) on “Trade Compliance – Not for the faint-hearted”

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumna (MILE 2) Maxine Kennett

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Focus on: Non-Trade Concerns in International Trade: Public Health and Labour Standards - 2023 Summer Academy

Today we deep dive into course 7 of the WTI's 2023 Summer Academy. Interested? Apply to secure your spot!

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Job vacancy at the WTI: Associate/Full Professor for International Economic Law with a specialization in Trade Law (100%)

Our Director of Studies, Prof Peter Van den Bossche, is soon retiring from his position at the WTI. We are actively recruiting his successor.

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GEG Seminar with Prof. Thomas Bernauer: Sustainability Governance of Global Supply Chains

The 5th Global Economic Governance of this semester is on May 8. Don't miss it! Register today!

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Between Market Economy and State Capitalism: China's State-Owned Enterprises and the World Trading System"

Henry Gao, from Singapore Management University, visits the WTI to present his latest paper on China's state capitalism and its role (and challenges) to the WTO rules and their future development.

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Using Trade Provisions to Make MEAs more Dynamic"

Noémie Laurens, from the Geneva Graduate Institute, visits the WTI to present her latest research on multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).

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21st John H Jackson Moot Court - West and South Asia Regional Round

The winning team - from the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences - receive a full tuition fee waiver to attend the WTI Winter or Summer Academies in 2023/2024.

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Weaponization of Grain Trade. War Impacts on Ukraine’s Production and Market Shares

Today the March report on the outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa” is published.

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Working Paper: Reflections on Geopolitics

A new WTI Working Paper by Prof Manfred Elsig

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Emilie Jäger Lecture 2023: Tupoka Ogette – Together against Racism: Racism aware Thinking, Learning, and Teaching

Join us at the University of Bern for an enlightening lecture on "Together against racism: racism aware thinking, learning, and teaching" from Tupoka Ogette, followed by a discussion and apéro. This event will provide insights on how we can tackle unconscious forms of racism and exclusion through education and awareness.

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Brown Bag Seminar: "The impact of EU primary law on its trade agreements and their contribution to environmental protection"

Cedric Henet from UC Louvain visits the WTI to present his paper on the latest EU Trade Policy challenges.

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Alumni Reunions 2023

SAVE THE DATES! Two Alumni Reunions in Geneva this year! Block it in your calendar now! - Tuesday 30 May - Wednesday 13 September 18:30 Wti Advisors LTD, Quai du Mont-Blanc 29, 1201 Geneva See you in Geneva!

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Women’s Empowerment and its Limits: Interdisciplinary and Transnational Perspectives Toward Sustainable Progress

The Institute of International Relations Prague would like to invite you to the launch of Prof. Elisa Fornalé and Dr Federica Cristani's edited book titled 'Women’s Empowerment and its Limits: Interdisciplinary and Transnational Perspectives Toward Sustainable Progress'

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Sexual Harassment Awareness Day (SHAD)

Today, we join the University of Bern and other Swiss universities in taking a stand against sexism and sexual harassment.

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Brown Bag Seminar: "Is There a Latin American Approach to the International Investment Law?"

Thiago Almedia, from the University of Geneva, visits the WTI presenting his paper "Is There a Latin American Approach to the International Investment Law? From the Legal Doctrines and Pan American Conferences in the XIX and XX Centuries to a Contemporary Approach in the XXI Century*

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Applications now open for the 2023 Summer Academy

Discover our 2023 Summer Academy with 11 courses in trade policy, law and economics, with the opportunity to obtain a CAD/DAS with three specialisations: Applied Trade Policy Modeling (TRADEMOD), International Climate Governance (CLIMGOV), and Trade, Investment and Sustainable Development (TRADESUS).

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WTI awards winners of the African Regional Round, WTO Moot court Competition

The student team from Kenya wins the African Round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. They receive a scholarship to attend the WTI's Winter or Summer Academy.

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GEG Seminar "Globalisation in Turbulent Times" with EBRD’s Chief Economist, Beata Javorcik

This lecture will focus on recent shocks to globalisation and their implications. If the West is trading less with Russia, who is trading more? Has the US-China trade war improved job opportunities for US workers? Are the effects of Brexit visible in the data? Have these and other shocks led …

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100 days in office: on the current situation in Ukraine - Talk with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland

The Bern Section of the European Movement Switzerland invites you to a talk with I.E. Iryna Venediktova, Ambassador of Ukraine to Switzerland, on Monday, 27 March at 6 pm in the auditorium of the University of Bern.

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Lower World Market Prices. Will Ukraine lose market shares in Africa?

We publish today a new updated report as part of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine-Africa".

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - Workshop: Modeling international trade and climate challenges

WTI workshop, part of the SNF project "General Equilibrium Econometrics and Modeling for Sustainable Growth"

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Alumni Talk with Tetyana Payosova (MILE 9) on "The EU Green Deal and its implications for EU trading partners"

The World Trade Institute is pleased to welcome back alumna Tetyana Payosova (MILE 9). She will address WTI students and guests on the topic of the EU Green Deal.

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Economic Sanctions against Russia - Iryna Bogdanova at the University of Copenhagen

Are economic sanctions against Russia effective? How are they enforced and circumvented? Can frozen assets be legally used? And at what conditions?

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Brown Bag Seminar "Sustainable Development: Is WTO Part of the Problem?"

Christian Häberli, WTI Fellow, will speak at the World Trade Institute: is the WTO and the multilateral trading system sustainable? He will present his paper on agricultural trade (Working Title: "Agricultural Trade Rules - Where are you?").

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WTI alumnus now hiring!

Ilmari Soininen (MILE 16) is Principal Manager at Adam Smith International. He is now hiring a Coordinator for the Geneva office.

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Alumni get-together in New Delhi

On Monday, February 20, some WTI alumni from various TRAIL and MILE programmes met in Delhi for a nice, informal get-together

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Alumni represent WTI in Gujarat International Moot Court 2023

Since more than a decade the World Trade Institute supports the annual Gujarat International Moot Court (GIMC). The 14th edition of the GIMC took place from 15 to 19 February 2023 at the Gujarat National Law University in Gandhinagar, India.

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WTI alumnus Arpit Bhutani back on campus to talk circular economy

Looking forward to welcome back on campus, WTI alumnus Arpit Bhutani, now co-founder of Circular Innovation Lab ApS Join us for an interesting discussion on circular economy https://www.wti.org/outreach/events/908/alumni-talk-arpit-bhutani/

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Prof Peter Van den Bossche's lecture at the International Trade Institute

On 16 February 2023, WTI's Director of Studies, taught "Balancing Trade with Non-Trade Concerns" at the International Trade Institute.

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Conference: Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems: CEDAW’s next General Recommendation

The WTI, GqualCampaign and the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, are pleased to invite you to attend the conference upcoming conference on women representation in decision-making, moderated by WTI's Prof. Elisa Fornalé. Save the date! More details to follow!

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Why now is the best time to learn about International Trade

Why study international trade? And why now? A new blog post by TRAIL+ student Atharv Joshi

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Ukraine’s grain exports reach Africa again, despite many obstacles reducing producer income

A new updated report as part of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine-Africa”

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Advancing Africa's position in World Trade: Is the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) a game changer?

The Global Economic Governance series is starting afresh in 2023 with an interesting lecture on the African perspective on world trade. Don't miss it! Register today!

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Register today at the conference "Promoting Sustainable Investment and Green Trade: the Swiss Perspective"

Prof Manfred Elsig, WTI's Deputy Managing Director, will be speaking at the upcoming conference on sustainable investment and green trade. Register today!

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Register today for Prof Van den Bossche's lecture at the "Association des Juristes de Droit International Économique (AJDIE)"

Prof Van den Bossche is a guest of the AJDIE and it is open to the public!

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Visiting seminar in Bruges

Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI’s Director of Studies, teaching "Substantive and Institutional Aspects of WTO Law" at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium.

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Politicization of the 5G Rollout: Litigation Way for Huawei?

New Working Paper and Policy Brief by Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Iryna Bogdanova on the politicisation of the fifth-generation wireless (5G) and the legal battles of Chinese technology giant, Huawei.

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Trade ... in music

This Monday at 19:30, in Bern: Trade Winds Suite. A suite for string quartet (violine, viola and cello) and for a Jazz Trio (guitar, bass and drums).

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Visit of H.E. Gerelmaa Davaasuren, Ambassador of Mongolia to the UN

On Wednesday, Jan 25, we had the privilege to welcome H.E. Gerelmaa Davaasuren, Ambassador of Mongolia to the Swiss Confederation, to the United Nations Office and other international organisations in Geneva.

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NOW HIRING! Research Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, diligent student to assist in research activities starting on 1 March 2023 (or at the earliest possible date). We welcome applications from master or doctoral students in economics, political science, sociology and related fields.

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The Chocolate War

It's not about who eats more chocolate, but a simulation exercise that Prof Van den Bossche carried out at LUISS university. Intrigued?

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Webinar "National Security, the Rule of Law, and the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism: Comparing the US, EU, and Chinese Approach”

Prof. Van den Bossche will speak at the Webinar "National Security, the Rule of Law, and the WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism: Comparing the US, EU, and Chinese Approach” - Friday 3 February h. 13:30 (Brussels time)

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Call for Presentations! WTI Brown Bag seminar series

We invite all researchers in the field of international trade and investment law to share their knowledge and insights with our community. Apply today to speak at our WTI Brown Bag seminar series.

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WTI Director of Studies guest lectures at the Université de Genève

WTI Director of Studies, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, is among the most distinguished faculty members of the MEIG Master at the Université de Genève.

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Dr Rodrigo Polanco on SRF Echo der Zeit - Do expropriations in times of war violate international law?

Since the Russian attack on the Ukraine, Russia but also Germany and Poland have nationalised companies of the other side and thus expropriated foreign investors. Is this legal?

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Ukrainian grains exports to Africa - the latest report

We publish today the latest report of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”. How are the trends in export shipments? Is the Grain Initiative working? What are the potential consequences on production, competitive market, insurance market and supply chain?

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Conference "New Challenges in Economic and Business Development – 2023: Recovery and Resilience", Riga (Latvia), 11-13 May 2023

Save the date! 11-13 May 2023 is the 15th international scientific conference "New Challenges in Economic and BusinessDevelopment – 2023: Recovery and Resilience" organised by the University of Latvia Faculty of Business, Management and Economics. It will take place in Riga (Latvia). The WTI will participate and be present among …

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Master's programmes deadline is approaching

January 31 is the final deadline to apply to the Master Programmes at the World Trade Institute for the September 2023 intake. Hurry up!

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WTI's ‘Know the GAP’ Gender Research Team joins the first WTO’s historic World Trade Congress on Gender

In our latest blog article, WTI's Modesta Nsowaa-Adu and Prof Elisa Fornalé report on their participation at the first World Trade Congress on Gender at the World Trade Organization. Happy reading!

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Happy holidays from the World Trade Institute!

On behalf of the entire WTI family, we wish you all a wonderful holiday season, a wonderful Christmas break and a new year full of peace, joy, serenity and achievements! The world needs it!

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WTI research fellow, Dr. Aylin Yildiz Noorda, contributes to the WWF Sustainable Financial Regulations and Central Bank Activities (SUSREG) Assessment Report 2022

The report was launched during COP15 to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal, Canada.

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New Professional Diploma in International Trade Policy (online) at the International Trade Institute

We are delighted to support the International Trade Institute in Ireland with the design of a new online programme. Check it out! Maybe the best thing you do in 2023...

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SAIELN's Third Biennial Conference on Food Security and International Law

WTI's Director of Studies, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, speaks at the Third Biennial Conference of the South Asia International Economic Law Network's (SAIELN) on "Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives".

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Alumni in Geneva Christmas Drinks

Thursday, 22 December, 19:00, at Mr Pickwicks, Rue de Lausanne 80, Geneva.

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Reporting on the GEG Seminar: "Reforming and Transforming: Change Initiatives for the WTO and its Secretariat."

What a GEG Seminar yesterday evening! Check out some photos.

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WTO Seminar on LDC Priorities in Global Trade

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SIEL Newsletter No. 52 (Winter 2022)

In this edition of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Newsletter, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies and President of SIEL, writes a commentary entitled "Will Trade Help to Save the World in Times of Geo-Political Confrontation and Geo-Economic Fragmentation?". Here is a sneak preview:

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Tomorrow: Annual General Assembly Meeting of the WTI Alumni Association

If you are a members of the WTI Alumni Association, do not miss tomorrow's General Assembly Meeting.

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Report: Grain Initiative continuation to sustain exports to Africa

We publish today the latest report of the European Union's Horizon 2020 MATS programme project: "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”

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WTI fellow Dr. Christian Häberli in UniFokus, magazine of University of Bern

With the title "Bauern in der Ukraine brauchen Zuversicht, um für Afrika zu produzieren" (Farmers in Ukraine need confidence to produce for Africa) the WTI contributes to the University of Bern magazine, UniFokus issue: "What will we eat tomorrow?"

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Visit of Mr. La Wonchang, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Head of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Switzerland

As part of the Global Economic Governance Seminar series, Mr La Wonchang recently visited the WTI and spoke to our students and faculty. Here are some photos.

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MILE Alumni Profile: Sebastián Gómez Fiedler

Today we meet Sebastián Gómez Fiedler, MILE 15 alumnus. He is currently Director-General for Bilateral Economic Affairs of the Undersecretariat of International Economic Relations (SUBREI) at Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Three scholarships for 2023—Apply now!

Thanks to the renewed efforts of the Global Impact Association and its donors, we have three scholarships for the 2023 September intake.

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Prof. Van den Bossche at the World Trade Congress on Gender and the Academy for EU Law (ERA)

Two busy days for WTI's Director of Studies. Check out his latest activities and speaking engagement.

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WTI at the first World Trade Congress on Gender

Several members of the WTI family presented, spoke or chaired sessions at the first WTO World Trade Congress on Gender. Among them, Prof. Elisa Fornalé and Postgraduate student Modesta Nsowaa-Adu.

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MILE2 Alumnus Joachim Monkelbaan visits the WTI

Joachim, current Climate Trade Lead at World Economic Forum, addressed our students yesterday.

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Prof. Van den Bossche at the WTO Chair conference "UZBEKISTAN’S WTO ACCESSION: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”

Today our Director of Studies, Prof. Van den Bossche, participated to a conference organized by the WTO Chair at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Prof. Van den Bossche visiting the University of Riga, Latvia

Another week on the road for WTI's Director of Studies, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche. This week he is visiting the Baltic state of Latvia.

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Prof. Van den Bossche chairs panel at World Trade Congress on Gender

The World Trade Congress on Gender is the first international research conference on trade and gender. The Congress is held for the first time in 2022.

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Prof. em. Thomas Cottier's Letters to the WTI from around the world

From 2012 to 2019, Prof. em. Cottier sent his impressions to the WTI community as he travelled the globe. Here's a compilation of his letters.

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Prof. Van den Bossche's week of speaking engagements

An eventful week for Prof. Van den Bossche with speaking opportunities in Milan and seminars by the Harvard European Law Society and the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing

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Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa: new report now published!

We publish today the latest outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”.

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Call for papers: Modelling non-tariff measures in structural general equilibrium – Theory and applications

Calling all scholars working on the topic of NTMs. Please submit your extended abstract or paper for the Workshop "Modelling non-tariff measures in structural general equilibrium – Theory and applications", 19-20 January 2023, World Trade Institute – University Bern. Accepted presenters will also be invited to function as a discussant.

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Join us next Friday for a new GEG Seminar!

Mr La Wonchang - Minister Counsellor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Swiss Confederation - will be our special guest, next Friday, December 2.

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Lisbon Conference "Preparing for Sea Level Rise"

WTI's Prof. Elisa Fornalé will speak at the Lisbon Conference "Preparing for Sea Level Rise" organised b the University of Lisbon School of Law.

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WTI at the World Trade Congress on Gender

Register today for a great congress on "Gender Equality for Sustainable Trade and Recovery". WTI's Prof. Elisa Fornalé is a key part of the organization, member of the Steering Committee and speaker.

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Prof. Van den Bossche on "The Challenges and Prospects for the WTO Appellate Body"

Prof. Peter Van den Bossche invited to speak by the Seoul Trade Forum

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MILE Alumni Profile: Joachim Monkelbaan

Today we meet Joachim Monkelbaan, MILE Alumni and currently Climate Trade Lead at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva

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Prof. Van den Bossche special guest of the Faculty of Law, Maastricht University

On 31 October 2022, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI’s Director of Studies, gave a public lecture on Global Economic Disorder: Confrontation and Fragmentation at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University.

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Alumni Talk with Dr. Santanu Mukherjee (MILE 1)

Alumnus of the very first cohort at the WTI (MILE 1), Dr. Santanu Mukherjee, is coming back to the WTI on Monday for a talk on Compulsory Licensing and to share his career advices.

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WTI represented at the 51st Annual Conference of the Canadian Council on International Law (Ottawa, Canada)

WTI's reseacher Dr Iryna Bogdanova moderated and presented at the biggest international law conference in Canada.

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Join a new GEG lecture on Thursday, November 3

Elisabeth Türk, Director, Economic Cooperation and Trade, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and WTI Alumna (MILE2), joins us at the World Trade Institute for a lecture on: "Digital transformation and trade: opportunities and challenges for the circular economy transition."

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Public lecture "Global Economic Disorder: Confrontation and Fragmentation"

WTI's Director of Studies, Prof. dr. Peter L.H. Van den Bossche, will give a public lecture at Maastricht University. You are welcome to join online!

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New Brown Bag Seminar next week. Don't miss it!

Interested in global value chain? Firms integration? Check our our upcoming Brown Bag Seminar, by Prof. Katharina Erhardt from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE).

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WTI Director of Studies at Bocconi University

Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI Director of Studies, gave a lecture on What Perspectives for the WTO Dispute Settlement System

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MILE Alumni Profile: Titilayo Obiri

Today we meet Titilayo Obiri, MILE Alumna and currently Trade Compliance Specialist - Europe, BDP International

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Prof Elisa Fornalé at the conference "The proposed EU directive on combating gender-based violence: towards greater protection of women in Europe?"

On the occasion of the international day against violence against women, WTI's Prof Elisa Fornalé will speak at the conference "The proposed EU directive on combating gender-based violence: towards greater protection of women in Europe?"

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Very interesting Brown Bag Seminar next week: on the role of lobbying in negotiating FTAs ...

Michael Blanga-Gubbay, Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Zurich (UZH), will speak at the World Trade Institute on the role of lobbying in the negotiation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

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Call for papers! Workshop: Modelling non-tariff measures in structural general equilibrium – Theory and applications

In the frame of the upcoming workshop "Modelling non-tariff measures in structural general equilibrium – Theory and applications" (19-20 January 2023), we welcome papers submission relevant to the topic. The Workshop and submission are open to all scholars working on the topic of NTMs. Accepted presenters will also be invited …

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New book: Unilateral Sanctions in International Law and the Enforcement of Human Rights

We are proud and excited by the new publication of WTI Postdoctoral Researcher, Iryna Bogdanova. The book "Unilateral Sanctions in International Law and the Enforcement of Human Rights" by Iryna Bogdanova addresses the complex questions arising from the increasing state practice of employing unilateral economic sanctions.

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Join our Winter Academy!

This coming January, you have four great courses in trade law and policy to choose from. Choose one, or attend all four to gain a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). In Bern or online.

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Prof. Van den Bossche at the conference "Constitutionalism, Transnational Governance Failures and Policy Responses"

On 29 and 30 September 2022, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI’s Director of Studies, participated in a conference on Constitutionalism, Transnational Governance Failures and Policy Responses at Le Château, HEC Paris, organized by Armin Steinbach, HEC Paris, and Ernst-Ulrich Petersmann, European University Institute, Florence.

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WTI Alumnus article on "The Scope and Limitations for Carbon Border Adjustment as Proposed by the European Commission under WTO Law"

The European Commission’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal has been controversial since its inception, facing domestic as well as international backlash. This brief reflects on the current status of CBAM in light of several remaining economic, legal, and political sticking points.

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We are hiring!

We are looking for enthusiastic a motivated junior postdoc to join our SNSF Funded Research Project: "Gender Equality in the Mirror (GEM): Clothing the Invisibility of Women’s Participation at International Level."

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WTO Public Forum: WTI students meet with Amb. Santiago Wills ... and more

An eventful week at the WTO Public Forum.

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Trade negotiation training in Uzbekistan

In the week of 19-23 September, Maarten Smeets (PhD) conducted a 25-hour course on trade negotiations and negotiating techniques at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED). The training was organized under the “Facilitating the Process of Uzbekistan accession to the WTO” project funded by the European Union and …

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WTI's Alumna and PhD candidate Yuliia Kucheriava publishes: "Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: A WTO Perspective"

Yuliia Kucheriava, MILE 19 WTI Alumna and PhD candidate published an article, titled "Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: A WTO Perspective", in the Global Trade and Customs Journal, Volume 17, Issue 10 (2022) pp. 417 – 430

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WTI's Dr. Iryna Bogdanova on "Unilateral Sanctions in the Context of Russia-Ukraine War: Their Legality and Legitimacy"

Dr. Iryna Bogdanova of the World Trade Institute spoke at an international conference on the War in Ukraine, organised by the University of Haifa.

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Join a new GEG lecture on Wednesday, October 5

Antony Taubman, Director, Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division, WTO is joining us at the World Trade Institute for a lecture on: ‘Solidarity as a Practical Craft: Putting the WTO MC12 Pandemic Outcomes to Work’.

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Prof. Van de Bossche on the International Expert Group (IEG) on Trade-Related Climate Measure, at the Launch Ceremony of the WTO Chair ... and much more

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Call for donations: "Nathalie Diaz Asmat scholarship" for Latin American students

In collaboration with the Global Impact Association, join us in supporting and honouring the memory of WTI's Alumna Nathalie Diaz. Donate today to the scholarship on her name, and help a young Latin American student to join the WTI and kick-start a successful career in international trade.

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Could a WTO Accession "lock in" Uzbekistan's still rather timid Agricultural Reform for 2030?

Three days of interesting debates between academics, policy-makers, agricultural production and trade specialists, from 6 to 8 September 2022 in Tashkent.

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Opening of the Black Sea Grain Corridor (August 2022)

The report of the third outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine-Africa" is published today

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WTI Alumni? Join the next Get-Together in Geneva

Calling all WTI Alumni out there! Alumni in Geneva? Alumni visiting the WTO Public Forum? Join us for an exclusive reception on September 28, 19:00. Your chance to meet again, network and have fun around a glass of wine and some nice food.

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2021 Annual Report of the World Trade Institute

The 2021 edition of the World Trade Institute's Annual Report is now available to download.

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"Globalisation under stress": the World Trade Institute at Unibe Night of Research

The World Trade Institute (WTI) and the Institute for European and International Economic Law (IEW) will be showcasing their research, through an interactive game, at the "Night of Research" organised by the University of Bern.

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Short-term training completed at the UWED on the WTO Agreements on TBT and SPS

The WTI completes a training on WTO Agreements in Tashkent, Uzbekistan at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy (UWED), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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Visit of the Indonesian Ambassador to Switzerland and Indonesian Parliamentary Delegation

On August 19, a delegation of the Indonesian People Consultative Assembly (MPR) visited the University of Bern and the World Trade Institute, accompanied by the Ambassador, Prof. Muliaman Hadad.

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Dr. Christian Häberli on the dangerous grain delivery from Ukraine to Turkey

Swiss national television (SRF) interviews WTI's Fellow and Lecturer, Dr. Christian Häberli.

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Wheat shipments to Egypt: deeper look

Report of the second outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa". It provides a deeper overview on wheat imports to Egypt and highlights share of Ukrainian origin; one more short presentation covers Crude oil and wheat/corn price dynamics in 2022 with comments on main influencing …

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Alumni and students get together to launch the WTI Alumni Association's Geneva Chapter

On 18 July 2022, the WTI and WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA) invited WTI alumni, students and faculty members for a get-together on the premises of the WTI Advisors in Geneva.

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SIEL Newsletter No. 51 (Summer 2022)

In this edition of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Newsletter, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies and President of SIEL, writes a commentary entitled "The WTO Lives … to Fight Another Day". Here is a sneak preview:

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First results are out: initial market survey on main agrifood exports from Ukraine to Africa

Report of the first outcome of the project "Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa". It provides an amazing overview of the pre-war Ukraine's exports of wheat, barley, corn and sunflower oil.

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WTI Closing Ceremony (Class of 2022) with WTO's Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard

Last Friday, 24 June, we celebrated the graduation of 22 MILE and TRAIL+ students. As keynote guest speaker, we had the honour to welcome WTO's Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard. She delivered a keynote speech on the role of multilateralism in a world of polycrisis. In her speech, DDG Ellard tackled …

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Jackie Pimer

Today we meet Jackie Pimer, MILE Alumna and currently Trade Expert at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

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Congratulations on your retirement, Margrit!

After 20 years of loyal service, the World Trade Institute celebrates the retirement of Margrit Vetter, our Director of Administration. For so much commitment and passion, thank you Margrit! Happy retirement!

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Agrifood Trade Promotion between Ukraine and Africa

Today, at the World Trade Institute, we launch the project “Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa”. We want to contribute to the resumption of agricultural trade interrupted because of the war on Ukraine.

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Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Sanctions’ Dimension

In her intervention at the Geneva Trade Platform, WTI's postdoctoral researcher Dr. Iryna Bogdanova analyses the sanctions imposed against the Russian Federation and Russian responses.

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Inauguration of the 8th WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy

Yesterday, June 6, 2022 the World Trade Institute and the Centre for WTO Studies, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, launched their 8th Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy.

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How to bring the WTO into the twenty-first century? Yet another successful seminar at the World Trade Institute

On May 31, the World Trade Institute had the pleasure and honour to welcome James Bacchus, Distinguished University Professor of Global Affairs and Director of the Center for Global Economic and Environmental Opportunity at the University of Central Florida. The lecture was part of our Global Economic Governance Seminar Series.

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Last days to register for the 2022 Summer Academy

Our Summer Academy is just around the corner. Make sure to grab the last spots available. Remember: you can attend in person (here in Bern, Switzerland) as well as ONLINE (remote hybrid learning with recordings).

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Repairing Broken Food Trade Routes Ukraine – Africa: CONSULTANCY

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is recruiting a Ukrainian agrifood trade expert to provide consultancy services under the programme Making Agricultural Trade Sustainable (MATS).

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Summer Academy - Tuition fee waivers for Ukrainian scholars and students

The World Trade Institute offers three Summer Academy tuition fee waivers for Ukrainian nationals.

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Coming up soon: Workshop on Linking Climate Change, Digitalisation, and Sustainability

This workshop is funded by the Promotion of Young Researchers Fund of the University of Bern. It is organised by Dr. Aylin Yildiz, Maria Vasquez Callo-Müller, and Dr. Aydin Baris Yildirim. It will be hosted at the World Trade Institute on 6 May 2022.

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A Selection of Peter van den Bossche's April Activities

The WTI's Director of Studies has engaged in several activities this month. Of special mention are his participation at the 13th Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) International Moot Court Competition 2022.

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Starting soon: The 2022 Summer Academy

The 2022 Summer Academy at the World Trade Institute (WTI) starts on 7 June, offering eleven courses by leading experts on trade investment law and policy issues.

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Keynote Speech and Interaction with the Indian Ambassador to the WTO

H.E. Ambassador Brajendra Navnit, Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organization, gave a lecture to the students of the MILE and TRAIL+ advanced master’s programmes of the World Trade Institute.

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WTI Managing Director Prof. Joseph Francois acts as an Expert Witness to the UK Parliament International Trade Committee on Trade Agreement Modelling

The International Trade Committee examines the impact assessments for the Australia and New Zealand trade deals with top Government economists and experts.

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Call for Applications for the 2022 Online WTI-CWS Joint Academy

Established in 2014, the WTI-CWS Joint academy aims to provide law students and legal professionals in India with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of trade regulation and governance issues.

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First Global Economic Governance (GEG) Seminar of the Year with Ambassador Markus Schlagenhof

On 10 March 2022, Ambassador Markus Schlagenhof, Delegate of the Federal Council for Trade Agreements and head of the World Trade Division in the Foreign Economic Affairs Directorate, gave this year's first Global Economic Governance (GEG) Seminar.

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Get your Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) on Applied Trade Policy Modeling at the World Trade Institute!

This new CAS programme offered at the World Trade Institute (WTI) provides a research-oriented teaching in the field of trade policy.

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The WTI's Brown Bag Seminars are back!

After a COVID-related two-year hiatus, the WTI is happy to announce the return of its Brown Bag Seminar Series.

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Update: Suspension of our Agreements with Russian Academic Institutions

This step is being taken following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian armed forces.

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Information about Humanitarian and Financial Aid Possibilities for Ukraine

Right now, Ukraine is victim to an unlawful and cruel attack carried out by the Russian army. Help is needed and there are several possibilities how you can offer your support.

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The WTI stands in Solidarity with Ukraine and its People

The news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left us shocked and we are following the latest developments with great concern and a heavy heart. The WTI strongly condemns the attack on Ukraine's sovereignty.

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Global Trade Disruptions Are About to Get Worse - Interview with WTI Managing Director Prof. Joseph Francois

In this interview with Brendan Murray and Bryce Baschuk from "Bloomberg", Prof. Francois talks about how disruptions in global trade might get even worse in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.

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WTI Advisory Board Member Ambassador Didier Chambovey is elected as Chair of the WTO General Council

The WTI congratulates its Advisory Board member Ambassador Didier Chambovey on being elected as Chair of the WTO General Council.

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International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research: Confronting Climate Change – from Science to Policy

This summer school will take place from 8 – 19 August 2022 at the University of Bern. It is co-organised by the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research and the WTI.

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Arancha González Laya is appointed as the Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs

The WTI congratulates its advisory board member, Arancha González Laya, on her appointment as dean of the Paris School of International Affairs.

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Coronavirus - Protective Measures Lifted

The Federal Council and the Canton of Bern have lifted almost all protective measures related to the coronavirus.

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In Loving Memory of Rachel Liechti-McKee (1956-2021)

With a heavy heart, we are bidding farewell to our colleague and friend Rachel Liechti-McKee, whose untimely departure left us all shocked and deeply saddened. We wish to express our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.

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US Trade Deficit Hits Record, Reflecting Strong Economic Growth - Interview with WTI Managing Director Prof. Joseph Francois

In this interview with Voice of America (VOA), Prof. Francois shared his thoughts on the state of the US economy and its trade deficit.

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A New Global Impact Association (GIA) Scholarship in Honour of MILE 14 Alumna Nathalie Diaz Asmat

The Global Impact Association (GIA) is offering an additional scholarship in 2022, honouring the legacy of late MILE 14 alumna Nathalie Diaz Asmat from Peru.

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Peter Van den Bossche gives an Interview to the Université Catholique de Lille's Global Business Law Society

In the interview, Prof. Van den Bossche, who served as judge of the World Trade Organization's Appellate Body between 2009 and 2019, talks about a variety of topics, including his impressive professional and academic career.

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Recap of the "Digital Trade in the Post-COVID World" Online Conference

On 17 and 18 January 2022, the World Trade Institute (WTI), in cooperation with the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER) and the Asian Center for WTO & International Health Law and Policy, National Taiwan University College of Law, hosted a two-day online conference focusing on ways digital trade in …

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Why governments need to tackle the impact of trade on climate change - An Interview with Prof. Em. Thomas Cottier

In an interview with Swissinfo, Prof. Em. Thomas Cottier, former Managing Director of the WTI, talks about the significant environmental impact of the production and trade of goods in a globalised market.

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Registration Open: MILE and TRAIL+ (LL.M.) at the World Trade Institute!

Embark on a unique and rewarding academic journey with us. Apply now for the 2022-23 MILE (MAS) and TRAIL+ (LL.M.) programmes!

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Digital Trade in the Post-COVID World: An Online Conference you shouldn't miss!

Start the new year right and join us for our online conference on "Digital Trade in the Post-COVID World".

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Season's Greetings from the WTI

The WTI wishes you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and all the best for 2022.

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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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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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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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The Fifth Edition of the best-selling "The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization" is finally available!

This book has been the prime textbook of choice for teachers and students for many years due to its clear and detailed explanation of the basic principles of the multilateral trading system and the law of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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Prof. Peter Van den Bossche discusses the Aftermath of the Postponement of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12)

The interview took place on 8 December 2021 and was livestreamed on the Facbook page of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru (PUCP).

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Successful Roundtable Discussion marks the Conclusion of the WTI’s latest PhD Course

On Friday, 10 December 2021, a roundtable discussion on the future of the multilateral trading system featuring ambassadors, high-level trade policy makers, negotiators, and academics marked the concluding part of Dr. Maarten Smeets’ PhD course “Trade Negotiations & Techniques”.

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The SARS-CoV-2 Variant Omicron: A Snapshot of Where We Are

On 8 December 2021, the University of Bern's Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID) organised an event focusing the appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron.

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Aylin Yildiz successfully defends her PhD Thesis

On 6 December 2021, Aylin Yildiz, PhD student at the WTI, successfully defended her thesis, which she wrote under the supervision of Prof. Elisa Fornalé and Dr. Nilüfer Oral. Read our interview with Aylin below.

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The newly founded WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA) has successfully hosted its first General Assembly

The first General Assembly meeting of the newly founded WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA) took place on 4 December 2021. Around 30 alumni from all over the world participated.

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WTI-COMESA Training Course on Trade in Services has successfully concluded

The WTI and COMESA have conducted a training course for COMESA member states aimed at strengthening human and policy-making capacities on Trade in Services. The course took place virtually from 6 until 8 December 2021.

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Tamara Köhler discusses Reform of the Swiss Retirement Provision on SRF's "ECO Talk"

On 6 December 2021, Tamara Köhler, Research Assistant at the WTI, appeared on Swiss National Television (SRF)'s "ECO Talk" programme to discuss the Swiss parliament's renewed try to reform the retirement provision.

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Quantifying Trade and Sustainability Linkages

Prof. Joseph Francois, the WTI's Managing Director, recently spoke on model based quantification of the environmental impact of trade agreements at the December 2021 Trade and Sustainability Hub, jointly organised by the CDE and IISD.

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Empirical Investigations in Services Trade Fourth Biennial Conference: Call for Papers

We invite submissions of papers and expressions of interest in attending the Fourth Empirical Investigations in Services Trade conference. The meeting will take place on 13-14 June 2022 in Ankara, Turkey, hosted by TED University.

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Know the GAP: New Programme for late 2021 and 2022

The Know the GAP gender lecture series is back! For late 2021 and 2022, the programme theme is "Looking for Gender Parity".

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ETSG Annual Conference 2021 and WTO Essay Prize

The European Trade Study Group (ESTG) annual conference was held in September 2021. The WTI serves as a co-organising institution for ETSG, which is the largest conference dedicated to the economics of international trade.

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The United States Commitment to Women's Empowerment: Online Know the GAP Gender Lecture with Eva Weigold Schultz

On Tuesday, 7 December, Eva Weigold Schultz, Chargé d' Affaires at the US Embassy to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, will deliver an online Know the GAP lecture on the US commitment to women's empowerment.

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Information about Model WTO 2022 (25th Edition)

Organised by a team of students from the University of St. Gallen since its first edition in 1997, the Model WTO conference has established itself as the biggest simulation of negotiations of the WTO in the world, with the participation of 72 international students and the assistance of a prestigious …

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Prof. Peter Van den Bossche is presented with the Indonesian Translation of "The Law and Policy of the World Trade Organization"

The version of Peter Van den Bossche's and Werner Zdouc's book in Bahasa Indonesia is 1502 pages long.

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Prof. Elisa Fornalé hosts the Virtual Meeting of the International Law Association (ILA) Committee on International Law and Sea Level Rise

The virtual meeting took place on 22 November 2021.

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Recent November Activities by Prof. Peter Van den Bossche

In the second half of November, the WTI's Director of Studies engaged in a number of activities, some of which you can read about below.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Intan Hamdan-Livramento

MILE 1 graduate Intan Hamdan-Livramento from Malaysia, PhD and currently an economist in the Chief Economist office at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), talks about her professional journey and the benefits she gained from pursuing the MILE programme at the World Trade Institute. This interview is part of our …

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Damian Raess acts as Panelist at a Symposium on Measurement and Impact of Deep Trade Agreements

This high-profile event was organised by USITC (US International Trade Commission) and Keough School at University of Notre Dame on 17 November.

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Anqi Wang successfully defends her PhD Thesis

On 16 November 2021, Anqi Wang, PhD student at the WTI, successfully defended her thesis, which she wrote under the supervision of Prof. Peter Van den Bossche and Dr. Rodrigo Polanco. Read our interview with Anqi below.

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Prof. Em. Thomas Cottier receives Honorary Doctorate by Saarland University

On 12 November 2021, Prof. Em. Cottier was awarded an honorary doctorate by Saarland University, upon motion of its Europa-Institut and the Faculty of Law.

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World Trade Review: Call for Proposals

The World Trade Review (WTR) welcomes proposals for special issues. The WTR, whose editorial team consists of Mona Pinchis-Paulsen, Manfred Elsig, Joseph Francois and Peter Van den Bossche, intends to publish at least one special issue a year and will give preference to proposals for special issues of papers presented …

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Fall 2021 SIEL Newsletter

In this edition of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Newsletter, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies and President of SIEL, wrote a commentary entitled "What (Not) to Expect from MC12?".

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Think Tank led by Ilaria Espa and Christian Häberli produces Policy Brief for the recent G20 Summit in Rome

WTO Delegates presently work on a proposal to discipline Food Export Restrictions for a Decision at the Twelfth Ministerial Conference starting on 30 November 2021 in Geneva.

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Peter Van den Bossche participates in the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)'s Online Brainstorming on the WTO Appellate Body

The WTI's Director of studies acted as speaker in this on-invitation-only event to discuss possible solutions to the WTO Appellate Body crisis.

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Prof. Elisa Fornalé delivers the Keynote Speech at an Online Workshop on “Gender, Identity & Politics: Representation, Exclusion and Vulnerability”.

The event, which took place on 11 November, was hosted by the Center for Britain and Europe at the University of Surrey.

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Prof. Elisa Fornalé participates in the International Law Weekend ILW 2021

The American branch of the International Law Association invited Prof. Fornalé as a panelist at their International Law Weekend ILW 2021.

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Interview with Peter Van den Bossche for "Rendez-vous" on Swiss Radio SRF 1

The WTI's Director of Studies shared his views and opinions on the newly-found solution for the conflict on mutual tariffs for steel and aluminium between the EU and the US.

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Happy 20th Anniversary, ACWL!

For this special occasion, the ACWL (Adisory Centre on WTO Law) held a webinar titled "Achievements for Developing Countries and LDCs and Challenges ahead" on 28 October 2021.

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Successful Launch of the African Council for Trade Policy and Development (ACTRADE)

The theme of the Opening Ceremony was "The ACTRADE Initiative and the Promotion of Inter-African Trade" .

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Alumni & Career Talk with WTI Alumnus Dr Santanu Mukherjee

As part of the World Trade Institute’s Alumni & Career Talk Series, Dr Santanu Mukherjee, MILE 1 and PhD alumnus, gave a talk to the current batch of MILE and TRAIL+ students.

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Starting soon: The 2022 Winter Academy

The 2022 Winter Academy at the World Trade Institute (WTI) starts on 24 January, offering four weeks of tuition by leading experts on trade investment law and policy issues.

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'Digital, Green and Open? Global Trade Policy at a Crossroads' : Recap of the 2021 World Trade Forum

On 14 and 15 October, leading trade experts from practice, science, administration, NGOs, international organizations and the private sector participated in this year's World Trade Forum.

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Peter Van den Bossche appears on the latest Episode of The Rodolfo Rivas Project

The WTI's Director of Studies is the latest guest on The Rodolfo Rivas Project, a pocast series featuring conversations with individuals in International Geneva and beyond. Currently, the podcast is in its third season.

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Prof. Elisa Fornalé's October Activities

In the month of October, Prof. Elisa Fornalé has participated in a webinar organised by the University of Trento and is scheduled to act as panelist in an event organised by the American branch of the International Law Association.

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WTI Alumnas present their Research at Cybersecurity Law and Policy Scholars Conference (CLPSC)

On 1 October 2021, Iryna Bogdanova and María Vásquez Callo-Müller presented their research on the use and legality of unilateral cyber sanctions at the first Cybersecurity Law and Policy Scholars Conference (CLPSC) hosted by the University of Minnesota Law School.

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Peter Van den Bossche gives Keynote Address at the Launch of the Book "Rethinking, Repackaging, and Rescuing World Trade Law in the Post-Pandemic Era"

On 1 October 2021, at the 2021 WTO Public Forum in Geneva, Peter Van den Bossche gave the keynote address at the launch of the book "Rethinking, Repackaging, and Rescuing World Trade Law in the Post-Pandemic Era".

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Register for the 2021 World Trade Forum "Digital, green and open? Global Trade policy at crossroads"

The 2021 World Trade Forum, taking place on 14 and 15 October, will address lessons and implications of trade policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, research on digital and trade dimensions of programs to green the economy, EU external policies and prospects for plurilateral cooperation under the umbrella of the …

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Some of Peter Van den Bossche's September Activities

The WTI's Director of Studies engaged in several activities this last month. Of special mention are his participation at the 22nd Global Conference on Environmental Taxation and the introduction of his seminar at the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium.

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Mira Burri receives an Award by the Government Council of Lucerne

On 13 September 2021, long-standing WTI External Faculty member Mira Burri received an award by the Government Council of Lucerne for all her achievements in research and teaching.

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Online now: The 2020 Annual Report of the World Trade Institute

The 2020 edition of the World Trade Institute's Annual Report is now available and can be downloaded from our website.

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The 2021-2022 MILE and TRAIL+ Programmes have officially started!

This year’s induction days for the incoming MILE and TRAIL+ students took place between 15 and 17 September.

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(CLOSED) We are hiring!

The WTI is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (full time) In the context of a collaborative research project in the social sciences on private regulation in global supply chains. The start date is 1 November 2021 or soon thereafter.

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Results of the 2021 WTI Moot Court Competition

On 19 and 20 July 2021, the MILE 21 and TRAIL+4 students put months’ worth of preparation to the test in the WTI Moot Court competition, which was held online instead of at the WTO premises like in previous years.

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Election Results of the First Executive Committee of the WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA)

We are happy to announce the results of the elections of the first Executive Committee of the newly founded WTI Alumni Association (WTIAA).

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*** Message for the WTI Alumni ***

This is a reminder to caste your vote in the World Trade Institute (WTI) Election of the Executive Committee for the WTI Alumni Association.

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"Pandemic and the Global Economy": A Webinar Series by the WTI

In 2021, the world is still very much in the tight grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite large-scale vaccination campaigns all around the globe, shortage of vaccine doses in developing countries, new variants of the original virus and increasing opposition to safety measures like masks and social distancing continue to …

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Marianna Henud Cresci (MILE 20) wins the Thomas Cottier Award for Best Thesis

Marianna Henud Cresci, MILE 20 alumna from Brazil, is this year's winner of the Thomas Cottier Award for Best Thesis. This award is presented annually to one WTI student for the best thesis submitted and was set up to honour the WTI's founder and former Managing Director Prof. Emeritus Thomas …

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The 2020-21 Advanced Master Programmes have come to an end

After an intense academic year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 MILE and TRAIL+ students were officially bid farewell at a COVID-19 conform Closing Ceremony at the Silva Casa Auditorium of the WTI. After the Ceremony, the students who were in Bern and some WTI staff members gathered to …

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#HerCareer Interview with WTI Alumna Akshata Limaye

Akshata Limaye (MILE 19), currently working as Consultant in the Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Programme at the International Trade Centre in Geneva, shares details about her professional life and studies with HerForum, an India-based women in law community.

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Recap of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL)'s 7th Global Conference

From Wednesday, 7 to Friday 9 July 2021, the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) held its Seventh Global Conference. The central theme of the Conference, hosted by Bocconi University, Milan, was Rethinking Global Economic Governance.

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MILE Alumni share their Experiences with WTI-CWS Joint Academy Students

As part of the WTI-CWS Joint Academy on Trade Law and Policy, two MILE alumni shared their experiences as former WTI students with the participants of the Academy. The Joint Academy is organised by the WTI in cooperation with its longstanding partner, the Centre for WTO Studies of the Indian …

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Reminder - Nominations for the WTI Alumni Association

The creation of the WTI Alumni Association enters its next chapter, the nomination of several key positions within the association. These positions are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Outreach Officer.

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Reminder: Register for the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL)'s Seventh Global Conference

From 7 to 9 July 2021, the biggest event of the year on the international economic law agenda: the Global SIEL Conference on Rethinking Global Economic Governance!

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Prof. Elisa Fornalé appointed as Co-Rapporteur of the ILA Committee focusing on the Protection of Affected Persons in the Context of Sea Level Rise

On 30 June 2021, Prof. Elisa Fornalé hosted the virtual meeting on "Statehood and International Legal Personality" of the International Law Association (ILA) Committee on International Law and Sea Level Rise. Prof. Fornalé has recently been appointed as Co-Rapporteur of the ILA Committee focusing on the protection of affected persons …

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The Second Edition of the best-selling "Essentials of WTO Law" is out now!

The book, which was co-authored by Denise Prevost, Assistant Professor at Maastricht University's Faculty of Law, and Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies, provides the readers with an overview of the substantive rules and institutional arrangements of the WTO.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2021 John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition’s Final Round!

For the first time ever, a team from Sri Lanka won the Final Round of the competition. Mr. Avishka Jayaweera, Ms. Adithya Ramanitharan, Mr. Sandun Batagoda and Ms. Saheli Wikramanayake were coached by Harish Balakrishnan and Harrison Mbori and represented the University of Colombo. The team was also awarded the …

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Register for the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL)'s Seventh Global Conference

From 7 to 9 July 2021, the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) organises its Seventh Global Conference. Previous SIEL conferences were held in Washington D.C. (2018), Johannesburg (2016), Bern (2014), Singapore (2012), Barcelona (2010), and Geneva (2008). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this conference will be held online.

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Recap: 'Talk on the WTO Reforms and on the Future of the Multilateral Trading System'

On the occasion of the 7th Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy, organised by the World Trade Institute (WTI) and the Centre for WTO Studies of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (CWS), the Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan hosted a webinar on the WTO reforms …

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Roundtable on Trade, Climate Change and SDGs

On 23 June 2021, the WTI, together with the State’s Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern, hosted a roundtable discussion on trade, climate change and the SDGs.

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Peter Van den Bossche delivers Opening Lecture of UNITAR-organised Online Course on WTO Dispute Settlement

On 23 June 2021, WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche gave the opening lecture of the online course on Solving Disputes at the WTO for Developing Countries, organised by the New York Office of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

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Check out Arthur Appleton's recent Interview with BBC World Business Report

In this interview, Appleton talks about whether employers should be able to require that employees be vaccinated before they return to the office.

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Peter Van den Bossche participates as a Lead Discussant of a Paper in an Online Workshop organised by Leiden University and City University of Hong Kong

On 17 June 2021, the WTI's Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche participated as a lead discussant of a paper on The Settlement of Tax Disputes by the WTO presented by Luca Rubini in an online workshop on The Settlement of Tax and Tax Treaty Disputes by International Courts …

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The WTI is now Part of the International Gender Champions (IGC) Network

The International Gender Champions (IGC) is a leadership network that brings together female & male decision-makers determined to break down gender barriers and make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence. The initiative was co-founded by former UN Geneva Director-General Michael Møller, former US Ambassador to the …

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Inauguration of the 7th WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy

On 7 June 2021, the Inauguration of the WTI-CWS Joint Academy took place with a welcome address by Prof. Abhijit Das, Head of the Centre for WTO Studies and Prof. Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director of the World Trade Institute.

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New SNSF Funded Research Project: "Gender Equality in the Mirror (GEM): Clothing the Invisibility of Women’s Participation at International Level"

The pandemic has made it clear how current structures of power risk perpetuating gender inequality and that the underrepresentation of women is no longer sustainable. Instead, it is imperative to understand the normative implications of participatory rights, how affirmative actions can foster and/or undermine participation, and how institutional practices still …

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Spring 2021 SIEL Newsletter

In this edition of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Newsletter, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies and President of SIEL, wrote a commentary entitled "Rethinking Global Economic Governance!".

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WTI Alumnus BVR Subrahmanyam designated as India's new Commerce Secretary

On Thursday, 27 May 2021, the Indian government appointed BVR Subrahmanyam as new commerce secretary. He will assume his new role on 30 June 2021.

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New WTI Research Project: Trade and Democracy (TRADEM)

How are trade and democracy related? The TRADEM project researches the interconnections between trade agreements and democracy. In particular, it aims to examine more closely how trade agreements affect democratic institutions and processes.

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Peter Van den Bossche participates in a webinar discussion on "WTO Perspectives after the Storm: the EU and the US Biden Administration"

The webinsar was held on 12 May 2021. Together with the WTI Director of Studies, participants included Dr. Ignacio Garcia-Bercero, Director, DG Trade, European Commission, Prof. Giovanna Adinolfi, Università degli Studi di Milano, Prof. Elisa Baroncini, Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, and Prof. Andrea Gattini, Università degli Studi di …

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H.E. Santiago Wills talks about WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations in 4. Global Economic Governance Seminar of 2021

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Colombia to the WTO delivered his lecture to a large virtual audience, which included a number of senior diplomats and capital-based officials.

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Hot off the Press: The Prospects of Common Concern of Humankind in International Law

The World Trade Institute (WTI) research project "Towards a Principle of Common Concern in Global Law" has successfully put its key findings out on print. After some pandemic-induced delay, the book entitled "The Prospects of Common Concern of Humankind in International Law" is published by Cambridge University Press in May …

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Peter Van den Bossche acts as Panelist in the West and East Asia Regional Round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition

The West and South Regional Round of the 19th edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition ended this week. Now the selected teams have time to prepare for the Final Oral Round that will take place online from 23 to 27 June.

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Peter Van den Bossche delivers Online Lecture at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

On Friday, 23 April 2021, Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies, gave an online lecture at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ) in Ecuador.

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Secretary-General Wamkele Mene talks about Updates on the Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in 3. Global Economic Governance Seminar of 2021

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA shared his knowledge and discussed the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement with the WTI's students as well as external participants.

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Commons International Trade Committee: oral evidence session on the UK-EU trading relationship with Dr Damian Raess

The UK Parliament’s International Trade Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK-EU trading relationship following the end of the post-Brexit transition period on 31 December 2021. Dr Damian Raess, SNSF Assistant Professor in Political Science at the WTI, gave oral evidence on the level playing field provisions of the …

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Launch of the Global Impact Association (GIA)

The newly launched Global Impact Association (GIA) aims to contribute to a better, more sustainable and inclusive system, by developing world-class trade professionals and scholars. Special attention is given to students from low and middle-income countries.

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Updated COVID-19 Guidelines for the WTI

Starting Monday, 19 April 2021, new rules and guidelines related to COVID-19 are applied in Switzerland and in Swiss Universities. Read below what this means for operations at the WTI.

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April Activites by Peter Van den Bossche

The WTI's Director of Studies recently engaged in two activities in India and Belgium, which he attended and delivered online.

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Latest WTI Teaching Activities

In March and April 2021, the WTI hosted two courses. One was a tailor-made course for officials of the Department for International Trade of the United Kingdom, whereas the other was a PhD Winter School course on sustainable trade. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, both courses were held online.

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Action Week «Who comes too close goes too far» 30 April - 7 May 2021

Between 30 April and 7 May 2021, the action week «Who comes too close goes too far» will take place. The week, organised by the University of Bern, will include different events and interactions (e.g. a forum theatre) as a way to encourage all members of staff to address this …

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(CLOSED) Stelleninserat: Verantwortliche/r Finanzen WTI 60%

Per 1. August oder nach Vereinbarung suchen wir eine/n Verantwortliche/r Finanzen WTI 60%.

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(CLOSED) Call for Proposals: 2021 World Trade Forum on "China and the WTO: 20 Years On"

We invite your submissions to the book track sessions of the 2021 World Trade Forum to be hosted at the World Trade Institute in Bern.

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International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research: Confronting Climate Change – from Science to Policy

The third International Bachelor Summer School for Climate Change Research, co-organised by the WTI and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR), is scheduled to take place from 2 to 13 August 2021, in Bern, Switzerland.

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Ambassador Didier Chambovey talks about Switzerland's Trade Policy in 2. Global Economic Governance Seminar of 2021

The Permanent Represenative of Switzerland to the WTO and EFTA shared his knowledge and expertise on Switzerland's trade policy with the WTI's students as well as external participants.

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Happy International Women's Day!

The WTI wishes a Happy International Women's Day! The following text was written by WTI PhD student and member of the Gender Team, Aylin Yildiz.

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Manfred Elsig talks about the Challenges the WTO faces on Swiss-Italian TV

Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Research of the WTI, shared his views in the 5 March episode of "Tempi moderni", a programme produced by the Swiss-Italian broadcaster "Radio Svizzera Italiana" (RSI).

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WTI PhD Candidate Aylin Yildiz participates as a Speaker in a Webinar organised by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law

The webinar series, entitled "Rising Sea Levels: Promoting Climate Justice through International Law", is held on 3, 11, 17 and 24 March.

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"WTO and its Role in Reducing the Economic Shock of the Pandemic": Latest Article by WTI Alumna Urvi Tembey

The article was published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), ranked in the Top 20 think tanks worldwide by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Programme (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute of the University of Pennsylvania.

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Video Message from Peter Van den Bossche

Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies, has recorded a video message for the participants of this year's John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition which starts today with the All American Regional Round.

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Winter 2021 SIEL Newsletter

In this edition of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) Newsletter, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies and President of SIEL, wrote a commentary entitled "Will 2021 be better?".

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Latest News from the WTI

In January and early February 2021, Peter Van den Bossche, WTI Director of Studies, engaged in two teaching activities, in both of which he was joined by WTI External Faculty member Paolo Vergano, WTI Academic Coordinator Rodrigo Polanco and WTI PhD student Umid Yakubkhodjaev.

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2021 SIEL Global Conference: Call for Papers and Panels

The Seventh Biennial Global Conference of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) will take place as a virtual conference in collaboration with Bocconi University, Milan / Italy, on 8-10 July 2021.

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Strategie Nachhaltige Entwicklung 2030 des Bundesrates: Herausforderungen und Chancen?

Am 2. Februar 2021 findet das erste Treffen (als Web-Event) des Schweiz-UNO-Clubs statt. Dabei handelt es sich um eine Reihe von informellen Treffen, die sich der Thematik des Multilateralismus widmen. Das Thema dieses ersten Treffens wird «Strategie Nachhaltige Entwicklung 2030 der Schweiz: Herausforderungen und Chancen» sein.

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(CLOSED) We are hiring!

The WTI is looking for a Student Assistant for the Graduate School (up to 20%). The starting date for this position is 1 April 2021 (negotiable).

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20th Edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition: Call for Case Authors

ELSA International is opening a call for the Case Authors of the 20th edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. Academic or practitioners of WTO Law are welcome to send a Case proposal for the next edition of the Competition.

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Election results for the Committee of the WTI Alumni Association

The elections for the establishment of a Founding Working Committee for the creation of the WTI Alumni Association have been completed with a participation rate of 37% of the WTI’s MILE, TRAIL+ and PhD alumni.

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Information about the third phase of the WTO Chairs Programme - Application Deadline extended

The Knowledge and Information Management, Academic Outreach and WCP Programme Division of the WTO is preparing the third phase of the WTO Chairs Programme (WCP), scheduled to be launched in 2021.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Syed Shakeel Shah

MILE 5 graduate Syed Shakeel Shah from Pakistan, Director of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Institute (CAREC) in Urumqi, talks about his professional journey and the benefits he gained from pursuing the MILE programme at the World Trade Institute. This interview is part of our Alumni profiles series.

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Peter Van den Bossche delivers Online Lecture at International Virtual Conference

On 5 January 2021, WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche gave an online lecture on "Trade Practices and Legislation in the EU: Are They Restricting Free Market Opportunities" at the Palm Oil Trade Fair and Seminar 2021 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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World Trade Review: Call for Proposals for Special Issues

The World Trade Review (WTR), whose editorial team consists of Mona Pinchis-Paulsen, Manfred Elsig, Joseph Francois and Peter Van den Bossche, intends to publish at least one special issue a year and will give preference to proposals for special issues of papers presented at inter- or transdisciplinary workshops or conferences.

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Information about Model WTO 2021

Organised by a team of students from the University of St. Gallen since its first edition in 1997, the Model WTO conference has established itself as the biggest simulation of negotiations of the WTO in the world, with the participation of 72 international students and the assistance of a prestigious …

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Season's Greetings - Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2021 from the WTI

The WTI wishes you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and all the best for 2021.

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The European Union’s First Bilateral Trade Dispute - Final Ruling with WTI support

For the first time, the European Union has used a bilateral trade agreement to ensure its market access rights. After Covid restrictions preventing expediency and public hearings for almost a year, an Arbitration Panel has now recognised the right of Ukraine to regulate the management of its forest sector sustainably, …

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Taiwan’s Deputy-Minister of Economic Affairs gives a Global Economic Governance (GEG) lecture to WTI students and staff

On Monday, 7 December 2020, Mr. Chern-Chyi Chen, Taiwan’s Deputy-Minister of Economic Affairs, spoke to the WTI Master’s students and staff as part of the institute’s Global Economic Governance (GEG) Seminar Series.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Martin Baumgartner

MILE 10 graduate Martin Baumgartner who is currently working on free trade agreements in the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), talks about his professional journey and the benefits he gained from pursuing the MILE programme at the World Trade Institute. This interview is part of our Alumni profiles …

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Latest Activities by WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche - December 2020

In early December, Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies, participated in two online events. Find more details about these events below.

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Aylin Yildiz receives a scholarship for the 79th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association (ILA)

Aylin Yildiz, PhD student in Law at the WTI and member of the WTI Gender Team, has successfully applied and received a scholarship for the 79th Biennial Conference of the International Law Association (ILA).

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In Loving Memory of Nathalie Diaz

The untimely demise of Nathalie Diaz, MILE 14 alumna from Peru and a beloved member of the WTI family has left us shocked and deeply saddened. Our hearts go out to her family and friends in these difficult times. The eulogy below was written by Nathalie's friends and fellow WTI …

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Prof. Em. Thomas Cottier awarded with an honorary doctorate by the University of Lucerne

Prof. Em. Cottier, founding father of the World Trade Institute, has been awarded with an honorary doctorate by the Law Faculty of the University of Lucerne on 5 November 2020.

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How has the world of education adapted to the process of Digitalisation?

On 9 October 2020, Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies, presented the WTI's TRAIL+ (LL.M.) programme during the second session of the "Career Launch Initiative" organised by the European Law Students' Association (ELSA).

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Creation of the WTI Alumni Association

Several WTI alumni have gathered to start preparations for the formation of an official WTI Alumni Association, aiming to further strengthen and develop the alumni relations. The WTI's more than 500 alumni are part of an ever-growing, global and vibrant community of bright and dedicated minds.

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'Back to the Good Old Days of GATT Dispute Settlement?' Commentary by Peter Van den Bossche in the Autumn 2020 edition of the SIEL Newsletter

In his capacity as President of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL), Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies of the WTI, wrote a commentary on the WTO dispute settlement system.

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'The Future of Trade Policy and External Cooperation': Recap of the 2020 World Trade Forum

Discussions during this year's World Trade Forum focussed primarily on trade conflicts between large economies, general tensions in world trade and possible solutions. In addition, possibilities were discussed how future cooperation in international trade can be strengthened. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Trade Forum was held online for …

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Online now: The 2019 Annual Report of the World Trade Institute

The 2019 edition of the World Trade Institute's Annual Report is now available and can be downloaded from our website.

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"Reshaping the WTO": Prof. Peter Van den Bossche moderates a webinar on the WTO and Trade Monitoring

On 16 September 2020, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche moderated a webinar on the reform of the WTO trade policy review mechanism, organized by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP).

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Class gets underway for the 2020-2021 MILE and TRAIL+ programmes

This year’s induction days for the incoming MILE and TRAIL+ students took place on 9 and 10 September, with most of them attending the orientation sessions and the Opening Ceremony online.

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Peter Van den Bossche comments on WTO leadership race in new Reuters article

Roberto Azevêdo stepped down as Director General of the WTO at the end of August, leaving the organization without an interim leader. Does this mark a new low-point for the crisis-ridden organization? What are the chances of a of a strong, dynamic leader emerging by early November, who will be …

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Manfred Elsig on the chances of a woman becoming the DG of the WTO for the first time

Roberto Azevêdo has officially left his post as Director General of the WTO on 31 August. Of the eight candidates for the vacancy, Nigeria's ex-finance and foreign minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is said to have the best chances.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Pallavi Bajaj

MILE 10 graduate Pallavi Bajaj, International Trade Policy Consultant, and Partner at TCube Consulting LLP, talks about her professional journey and the benefits she gained from pursuing the MILE programme at the World Trade Institute. This interview is part of our Alumni profiles series.

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Save the date: World Trade Forum 2020

This year's World Trade Forum, co-organised by the European University Institute and the World Trade Institute, will be held online. This is in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Interview with Peter Van den Bossche as basis for a new article on the possible future WTO DG in the NRC

The leading Dutch newspaper NRC has published an article about the eight candidates for the position as new Director General of the WTO on the basis of an interview with Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies.

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The 2019-20 Advanced Master Programmes have come to an end

After months of intense preparation, the 2019-20 MILE and TRAIL+ students finished the WTI Moor Court competition online and were officially bid farewell at a COVID-19 conform Closing Ceremony on the WTI premises. After the Ceremony, the students and some WTI staff enjoyed a lunch with a view at Restaurant …

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Final Report of the 18th Edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition now available to read

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Regional Rounds as well as the Grand Finals had to be held online. A team of current TRAIL+ students participated in this year's competition, too. The WTI has been an academic supporter and sponsor of this competition for several years and many WTI …

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Successful Conclusion of the WTI's first ever Online Summer Academy

The WTI's annual Summer Academy, which was held online this year in response the to the COVID-19 pandemic, has successfully concluded on 17 July. This was the first time the Institute offered the weekly courses exclusively for virtual participation since the launch of the Winter and Summer Academies.

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Latest Activities by WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche

Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the WTI, has been involved in a number of different activities this month. These include the delivery of an online lecture about the new EU – Mexico Trade Agreement, a keynote lecture at the Online Summer 2020 Academic Conference on The 3R …

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Peter Van den Bossche's latest online lecture now available to watch

Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the WTI, gave a video lecture in the context of the 2020 "Trade, Investment and Development Program" organised by the Washington College of Law, American University, Washington, D.C.

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Switzerland nominates Professor Emeritus Thomas Cottier as Arbitrator for the MPIA

Switzerland has nominated Professor Emeritus Thomas Cottier as its candidate for the pool of 10 arbitrators for the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA), a temporary solution for the paralysis of the WTO Appellate Body. Prof. Cottier is the former Managing Director of the World Trade Institute and Professor Emeritus …

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USMCA Chapter 31 State-State Dispute Settlement: Christian Häberli named as Panelist

The successor agreement to NAFTA entered into force on 1 July 2020, with the same three parties. The new acronym is USMCA (Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada). WTI Fellow Christian Häberli is one of 30 people who will act as panelists in …

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WTI study suggests minimal negative impact of EFTA-Mercosur free trade deal

Two studies commissioned by the Swiss Governement forecast little to no negative environmental or agricultural impact of the EFTA-Mercosur free tarde agreement. The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) published the results last week. One of these studies was carried out by the World Trade Institute in June 2019.

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Written submission by Prof. Damian Raess to the House of Commons on UK-EU trade negotiations

SNSF Professor Damian Raess' written evidence on level playing field rule in the policy area of social and employment standards is now online and can be accessed on the official website of the UK Parliament. Prof. Raess was invited to submit his evidence by the Chair of the Committee, Hilary …

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'Can It Get Any Worse?' Commentary by Peter Van den Bossche in the June 2020 edition of the SIEL Newsletter

In his capacity as President of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL), Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies of the WTI, wrote a commentary on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and international trade.

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2020 John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition’s Final Round!

This year's winning team hails from Mumbai, India, and was composed of Ms. Sharnam Vaswani, Ms. Urshila Samant, Ms. Drashti Gala and Ms. Niyati Karia who participated in the competition representing Government Law College Mumbai. They also won the prize for the best team from a developing country. The best …

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"The WTO Before, During and After Corona": Peter Van den Bossche's introduction now available to listen

This year's Spring Meeting by the Royal Netherlands Society of International Law (KNVIR) was held online on Wednesday, 24 June. Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the WTI, introduced the meeting. If you could not attend, you can now watch it online.

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Peter Van den Bossche talks about Roberto Azevêdo's departure as Director General of the WTO on SRF's "Echo der Zeit"

Peter Van den Bossche, The WTI's Director of Studies, shared his thoughts on Roberto Azevêdo's resignation as the WTO's Director General and what possible challenges his successor might have to face. The programme was aired on Saturday, 20 June 2020.

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Pandemic and the Global Economy: A virtual workshop series

National policy responses to the COVID-19 crisis have included cooperation replaced by competition, including export restrictions, efforts to re-localize global supply chains, and efforts to regulate the overseas production of MNEs. This workshop will examine issues and challenges raised by recent experience.

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WTI Summer Academy starts next week!

The WTI's online Summer Academy starts next week with the course on WTO Law on TBT & SPS Measures. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all our courses will be held online, ensuring that participants can still learn about cutting-edge issues in international law and economics. All course syllabi are now …

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My PCA Fellowship - Jorge Manrique de Lara

Jorge Manrique de Lara, MILE 17 graduate from Peru, worked as an Assistant Legal Counsel for the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague (Netherlands) after completing the MILE Master's programme in Bern. Read his testimonial about the one year fellowship which allowed him to work with a diverse …

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A message from Peter Van den Bossche

The WTI's Director of Studies reassures new Master's students that, despite travel restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic which may make it impossible for them to travel to Switzerland in the near future, the Master's programmes starting in September 2020 will be available online as well. Resuming the …

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UPDATE (as of 26 May 2020): Information about the coronavirus (SARS CoV2)

The number of people infected by the coronavirus SARS CoV2 continues to increase in Switzerland. New measures to tackle the situation have been announced by the Federal Council on Friday, 13 March. In a first stage starting on 27 April, there will be a first easing of restrictions. The second …

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Interview by Christian Häberli on the early resignation of WTO Director General Roberto Azevêdo for DRS4's "Trend"

WTI fellow Christian Häberli gave an interview on Roberto Azevêdo's resignation as Director General of the WTO for "Trend", a programme produced by Swiss Radio channel DRS4. The interview, alongside a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on shared economy facilities like "Mobility", was aired last Saturday, 16 …

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Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig talks about Roberto Azevêdo's departure as Director General of the WTO in an interview with DRS 4

After Azevêdo's resignation as Director General, how can the World Trade Organization (WTO) find its way out of the crisis? Can it still perform its main tasks, and what will Azevêdo's successor have to do to ensure that the WTO can continue its function? Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing …

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Register for the 2020 Summer Academy - All courses available online

Due to the circumstances caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the WTI has decided to offer all of this years' Summer Academy courses online, ensuring that people who wish to broaden their knowledge of international law and economics can still do so, despite not being able to travel to Switzerland. …

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"Leap of faith: the new 16-member alternative appeals tribunal at the WTO"

Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the WTI, shared his views in a recent article on the alternative mechanism to the WTO Appellate Body which aims at settling legal disputes at appellate level. the author of the article, Iana Dreyer, is the founder and chief editor of Borderlex.eu, …

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Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig: «US-China trade relations: Effects on Switzerland»

Prof. Dr. Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Research at the WTI, gave a lecture on US-China relations and the impact on Switzerland, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. This lecture was given as part of the Forum for University and Society by the University of Bern and its …

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Be a TRAIL-blazer: Nithya Grace Fenn

The WTI's TRAIL+ programme is offered in cooperation with the Faculty of Law of the University of Bern. Upon successful completion, students are awarded an LL.M. in International Trade and Investment Law, as well as a Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in International Law and Economics. Nithya Grace Fenn from …

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John H. Jackson Moot Court: Call for Case Author

The European Law Students' Association (ELSA) has issued a call for the Case Author for the 19th edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition. The WTI has been a proud sponsor of this Moot Court for several years and many WTI alumni have acted as panelists and coaches …

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Know the Gap Lecture Series: Update for May

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the two Know the Gap lectures scheduled for May will be replaced by online solutions. The recorded lectures will be made available on our website soon.

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Call for Abstracts: Workshop “Environmental Social Sciences”: NEW DEADLINE

This Call for Abstracts is for the workshop "Environmental Social Sciences", organised by the Department of Social Sciences of the University of Bern. The submission deadline is 15 May 2020.

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My Winter/Summer Academy Experience at the WTI: Christine Jiang - Registration for the 2020 Summer Academy open NOW

Each year, the WTI offers courses covering cutting-edge issues in trade and investment law and policy which are de­signed for professionals as well as advanced master and PhD students. The Winter and Summer Academies also attract a vast number of people from abroad who wish to strengthen their knowledge and …

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Virtual Summit | Re-thinking and taking action in the COVID-19 time

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented disruption to trade worldwide. What are international trade experts saying with regard to the development of a new strategic plan and common response to this global challenge?

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Post-WTI Life: WTI and my recent experience as an Intern at the WTO

Do you wonder what's in store for you immediately after graduating from the WTI? Shishira Johny from India recently completed the TRAIL+ programme in Bern and is now doing an internship in the Trade in Service and Investment Division at the WTO in Geneva. Find out how the TRAIL+ programme …

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SRF 1 ECO: Coronavirus "infects" Economy

What impact does the coronavirus have on the stock markets? How do central banks react and what side effects do negative interest rates have? Listen to what WTI Executive Board member Aymo Brunetti had to say in the ECO episode aired last week.

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Blame and Shame: Arthur E. Appleton shares his thoughts on Globalisation and Nationalism

Globalism is becoming the favourite scapegoat for politicians to deflect the blame for their own policy failures, especially in countries with nationalistic tendencies. WTI Faculty and Advisory Board member Arthur E. Appleton was featured in a radio interview earlier this week, where he argues that "the fight against globalization and …

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Be a MILE ahead: Runqiu (Rachel) Du

Are you keen on pursuing one of the world’s leading programmes of advanced studies in the field of international trade regulation? Runqiu (Rachel) Du from China is currently enrolled in the MILE programme at the WTI. Read her interview to find out why she chose the MILE programme and how …

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Be a TRAIL-blazer: Vishal Shrivastava

Are you a law graduate looking to take the next step in your career or in academia? The TRAIL+ programme at the WTI targets students and professionals with a legal background who are interested in specialising in international economic law with cross-disciplinary study of the global economy and trade and …

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International Women's Day 2020

A message of solidarity and equality from the WTI Gender Committee.

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Is Trade Bad for Women?

WTI Advisory Board member Beata Javorcik shares her thoughts in episode 124 of the Trade Talks podcast with Soumaya Keynes & Chad Bown.

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WTI researchers participate in the Assembly of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Switzerland

The SDSN Switzerland Assembly, held on 18 February in Bern, provided a platform for members, partners and other stakeholders to explore ways of cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Call for Applications for the 7th WTI-CWS Joint Academy

Established in 2014, the WTI-CWS Joint academy aims to provide law students and legal professionals in India with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of trade regulation and governance issues.

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BBC Radio 5 Live: Joseph Francois appears on The Emma Barnett Show

The Emma Barnett show regularly features big-name interviews, original journalism and news-making stories.

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Dr Damian Raess questioned on the level playing field in international trade and labor standards

The House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee held an evidence session on Thursday 27 February, with regards to questions around the level playing field in UK-EU trade negotiations.

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Peter Van den Bossche delivers a lecture and participates in a roundtable discussion in Edinburgh

The roundtable discussion, chaired by Carolyn Thurston Smith, also included other speakers such as Ignacio Garcia Bercero from the European Commission and St. Anthony's College (Oxford) and Martin Bell from the Scottish Whisky Association.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Jean-Philippe Herbert

MILE 17 graduate Jean-Philippe Herbert, a dispute settlement lawyer in the Legal Affairs division of the WTO in Geneva, began his career as a commercial litigator in Canada. In this interview, he talks about his professional journey and the benefits he gained from pursuing the MILE programme at the World …

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Peter Van den Bossche starts his Spring Semester teaching

On Monday and Tuesday, 17 and 18 February, WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche started his 14-week-long courses on 'International Economic Dispute Resolution' and 'International Economic Law and the Pursuit of Core Societal Values and Interests' respectively.

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WTI alumni play key role in Gujarat International Moot Court 2020

The 12th Gujarat International Moot Court (GIMC) competition, an important international trade law moot court held in India, has just concluded. The World Trade Institute is proud of the involvement of so many of its alumni in the event, which it has sponsored for more than ten years.

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WTI CLIM_CO_2 sustainability project launches its own website

The CLIM_CO_2 environmental migration project has launched its own website – www.climco2.org - to highlight the research being carried out by the WTI-based team led by Professor Elisa Fornalé. Congratulations to Elisa and her team members, Aylin and Najma on their achievement!

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Winter Academy ends with course on law and policy of trade in services

The month-long WTI Winter Academy has concluded with a course on ‘The Law and Policy of Trade in Services’ taught by Pierre Sauvé and Jan Bohanes.

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Peter Van den Bossche visits London and Moscow

Peter Van den Bossche, the WTI's Director of Studies, conducted a seminar and gave a public lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE) at the end of last month. From London he went to Moscow where he was a member of the panel in the Russian National Rounds of …

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Winter Academy: Week three looks at WTO law on subsidies and countervailing measures

The third week of the WTI Winter Academy – a course on WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures - attracted a large number of participants.

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Week two of Winter Academy focuses on WTO law on anti-dumping and safeguard measures

In the second week of the Winter Academy now underway at the WTI participants learned about the role of anti-dumping and safeguard measures in international trade regulation.

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Peter Van den Bossche addresses EIPIN congress

From 22 to 24 January, World Trade Institute (WTI) Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche participated in the 21st EIPIN congress, hosted by Maastricht University, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Maastricht, the Netherlands.

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PhD candidates in Law sweep competition prizes

Aylin Yildiz and Iryna Bogdanova, PhD candidates in Law at the World Trade Institute (WTI), have received runner-up awards in the ‘Hours of Crisis’ competition run by the Hague Academy of International Law in the Netherlands on 18 January.

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Winter Academy begins with a course on WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation

The Winter Academy is underway at the World Trade Institute (WTI). On 20-23 January we had the pleasure to welcome Professor Roy Santana who taught a course on ‘WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation’.

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The Chocolate War – a simulation exercise on WTO law on trade in food

In the context of the Food Law Master 2020 programme at LUISS University in Rome, WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche conducted a 10-hour simulation exercise on WTO law on trade in food, entitled ‘The Chocolate War’, on 17 and 18 January.

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Closing soon: registration for the MILE/TRAIL+ programmes

Time is running out to apply for a place on the Master’s programmes at the World Trade Institute (WTI) beginning in September 2020!

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Peter Van den Bossche lectures in Bruges and Geneva

World Trade Institute (WTI) Director of Studies Professor Peter Van den Bossche has begun the year with lectures in Bruges, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Wakako Oshima

MILE 7 graduate Wakako Oshima, a Japanese national and US-licensed lawyer with top law firm and in-house counsel experience, talks about how she moved from WTO litigation to promoting the sustainable development of businesses across borders.

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WTI congratulates Arancha Gonzalez on becoming Spain’s foreign minister

Arancha Gonzalez, a member of the WTI Advisory Board and external faculty, has been named the new foreign minister of Spain.

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The WTO at 25: crisis-hit but not defeated

Despite the problems it is currently up against, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is still working and serves an important function, according to WTI Fellow Christian Häberli.

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BRICS project launches new website

The BRICS Globalization and Labour Protections research project at the World Trade Institute now has its own website.

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New Trade Winds newsletter now available

The year-end edition of the WTI's Trade Winds newsletter has just been published, featuring new publications, upcoming events and an introduction by Peter Van den Bossche.

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Peter Van den Bossche lectures and attends a workshop in Taiwan

WTI Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche has paid a visit to Taiwan where he delivered a series of lectures and attended a workshop.

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Climate change: what’s the way forward after COP25?

A few days after the closure of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP25, Professor Elisa Fornalé of the WTI was invited to deliver a lecture in Naples on climate change induced mobility and legal obstacles for small island states.

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Sign up for the 2020 Winter Academy

The 2020 Winter Academy at the World Trade Institute (WTI) starts on 20 January, offering four weeks of tuition by leading experts on trade investment law and policy issues. Sign up and start the year by broadening your knowledge of international law and economics.

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WTO Appellate Body crisis: Peter Van den Bossche addresses public hearing

On 3 December World Trade Institute (WTI) Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche testified before the Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament during a public hearing on the crisis in the WTO Appellate Body. His testimony is now available as a video recording.

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Interested in starting a Master’s at the WTI in 2020? Registration is still open

If you are looking to embark on a rewarding career in international trade the Master of Advanced Studies in International Law and Economics (MILE) or TRAIL+ programme in Trade and Investment Law offered by the World Trade Institute (WTI) may be the right choice.

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Upcoming lecture: Gender equality in the judiciary – with an emphasis on international judiciary

by Professor Catherine Kessedjian, professor emerita, University Panthéon-Assas Paris II

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Peter Van den Bossche lectures at Milan’s Bocconi University

World Trade Institute (WTI) Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche has given a series of lectures at Bocconi University, Milan, in the context of long-standing cooperation between the two academic institutions.

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WTI PhD Fellow presents paper at Latin America – Asia Pacific Observatory conference in Uruguay

María Vasquez Callo-Müller, a PhD Fellow at the World Trade Institute (WTI), presented her paper ‘How to build interoperability? Conceptualizing the Asia – Latin America relationship for the data economy’ at the Latin America - Asia Pacific Observatory Fourth Academic Seminar held in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 12 November.

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Economic growth, sectoral structures, and environmental methane footprints

A new WTI publication on the relation between economic growth, trade, and sectoral methane emissions is now available open access from Applied Economics.

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Margrit Vetter meets up with WTI alumni in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam

Margrit Vetter, the WTI’s Director of Administration, spent the month of November visiting South East Asia and meeting up with WTI alumni in different countries.

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WTI workshop considers trade wars and their impact

The term ‘trade war’ is frequently heard these days, but what exactly does it refer to and what is the impact of these wars on global trade and smaller economies? This was the topic of a one-day workshop held at the World Trade Institute (WTI) on 21 November.

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World Trade Forum – videos from the sessions

‘Multilateralism at Risk' was the theme of the 2019 World Trade Forum that took place in Bern on 25 and 26 October. The proceedings are now available to watch in video format.

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WTI renews teaching links with the Trade Policy Centre in Africa

The World Trade Institute (WTI) has maintained excellent relations with the Trade Policy Centre in Africa (www.trapca.org) for the past ten years, thanks to a cooperation agreement dated January 2009.

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WTI Director of Studies speaks on multilateral trading system in Macau and Hong Kong

World Trade Institute Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche has spoken on the current state of the multilateral trading system and on the crisis of WTO dispute settlement during a short teaching visit to Macau and Hong Kong.

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"A different US-China fight hits the headlines"

Former WTO Appellate Body member Peter Van den Bossche, now WTI Director of Studies, discusses the decision of the WTO to authorise China to retaliate against $3.6 billion of US exports in the 5 November Trade Talks podcast by Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown.

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WTI hosts workshop on impact of trade wars

The World Trade Institute (WTI) is hosting a one-day workshop on ‘Trade Wars and their Impact on Global Trade and Small Economies’ on 21 November. The event is jointly organised with the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, Taipei, Taiwan.

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WTI Fellow scoops young scholar award

WTI Fellow Dr Kelly Shang was awarded the Young Scholar Award from the Asian International Economic Law Network (AIELN) at its conference at the end of October.

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Professor Elisa Fornalé represents WTI in Swiss National Future Day 2019

SNSF Professor Elisa Fornalé will participate in this year’s Swiss National Future Day, held on 14 November, that supports school children in choosing a future career.

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Peter Van den Bossche delivers lecture on WTO dispute settlement

WTI Director of Studies Professor Peter Van den Bossche gave a two-hour lecture entitled, ‘Can the WTO Dispute Settlement System Be Saved? Its successful past and uncertain future, ’at the Faculty of Law of the University of Leuven, Belgium on 28 October.

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Multilateralism at risk – fruitful debate at World Trade Forum 2019

The 2019 World Trade Forum on the topic ‘Multilateralism at Risk' has drawn to a close after two days of lively discussion.

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World Trade Forum 2019 considers threats to multilateral trading system

The 2019 World Trade Forum is underway in Bern. The two-day conference – this year on the topic ‘Multilateralism at Risk' - brings together leading trade practitioners and scholars, government officials, representatives of international and non-governmental organisations and civil society organisations.

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WTI takes part in World Resources Forum 2019

The World Trade Institute (WTI) will participate in a workshop at the World Resources Forum which is taking place in Geneva on 23 and 24 October.

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WTI directors present new book at WTO Public Forum

A new WTI title, 'The Shifting Landscape of Global Trade Governance', was launched at the WTO Public Forum on 10 October.

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WTI alumni hold annual get-together

Around 70 alumni, students and faculty of the World Trade Institute came together for a social event in Geneva on 9 October.

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WTI alumni panel held at the WTO Public Forum

The WTI organised an alumni panel at the WTO Public Forum on 9 October 2019. Alumni from different intakes participated in the discussion. The theme was ‘Tomorrow’s Trading World – Thinking Ahead for the Future Generations’.

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Chinese students from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing visit the WTI

A group of 38 students from the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, led by Prof. Xiankun Lu, visited the WTI on 7 October 2019.

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Annual get-together of WTI alumni to be held during WTO Public Forum

As in previous years the annual get-together of World Trade Institute alumni will take place in Geneva during the week of the WTO Public Forum.

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WTI faculty member delivers Brexit agriculture lecture in London

On 2 October WTI faculty member Christian Häberli delivered a Masterclass Guest Lecture to the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), entitled ‘GB Agriculture: Climate-smart AND WTO-compatible?’.

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Peter Van den Bossche lectures at Chinese conferences

World Trade Institute (WTI) Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche has completed a lecture tour in China where he addressed conferences on international law in Beijing and Haikou.

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Peter Van den Bossche speaks on WTO Appellate Body crisis at Leiden law conference

World Trade Institute Director of Studies Peter Van den Bossche delivered a keynote lecture on ‘The WTO Appellate Body Crisis: Lessons for the Governance of International Adjudication?’ at Leiden University in the Netherlands on 21 September.

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TIISA annual conference and PhD workshop held at WTI

The first annual conference of the transnational Jean Monnet Network of Trade and Investment in Services Associates (TIISA) took place at the World Trade Institute (WTI) on 20-21 September.

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Malaysian academic delegation discuss cooperation during WTI visit

The World Trade Institute (WTI) was pleased to welcome a delegation from the Institute of Malaysian and International Studies (IKMAS) of the National University of Malaysia on 17 September.

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PhD course on state responsibility held at WTI

The first PhD course of the new semester took place at the World Trade Institute (WTI) from 9 to 13 September.

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WTI hosts world’s biggest international trade conference in anniversary year

The World Trade Institute (WTI) was proud to host the annual conference of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG), which this year marks its 20th anniversary. The conference ran from 12 to 14 September at the University of Bern.

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Prizes presented to young economists at international trade conference in Bern

Three young economists have received awards for papers they presented the annual conference of the European Trade Study Group (ETSG) being held in Bern.

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Amb. Ujal Singh Bhatia gives keynote speech at launch of 2019-2020 WTI Advanced Master Programmes

The new intake of students on the MILE and TRAIL+ programmes were officially welcomed to the World Trade Institute (WTI) on 11 September.

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11 September Opening Ceremony of the 2019-20 Advanced Master Programmes

The Opening Ceremony will feature a keynote speech by Amb. Ujal Singh Bhatia, Member and former Chair of the Appellate Body of the WTO, and former ambassador and permanent representative of India to the WTO.

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World Meeting of Societies for International Law at the Peace Palace in The Hague

On 2 and 3 September 2019, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche participated, in his capacity as President of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL), in the Rencontre Mondiale des Sociétes pour le Droit International / World Meeting of Societies for International Law at the Peace Palace in The Hague.

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Registration open for September 2019 PhD courses

Click to learn more about the courses "State Responsibility" and "Institutions and the Political Economy of Development", both offered this September at the WTI.

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WTO Appellate Review: Reform Proposals and Alternatives

E-book of contributions made at the WTI Workshop on WTO Appellate Review: Reform Proposals and Alternatives, held on 24 May 2019 at the World Trade Organization in Geneva.

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Teaching and outreach activities continue in Ecuador and Peru

In July 2019, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche taught courses at the USFQ, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru and the American Chamber of Commerce of Peru. He also visited Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, a long-term partner of the WTI.

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2020 Winter and Summer Academies

Visit the Winter and Summer Academy page on our website to see the 2020 course lists. These week-long classes can be taken à la carte or with the aim of obtaining a certificate or diploma.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Jimena Sotelo

MILE 15 alumna Jimena Sotelo talks to the WTI about her work at the International Trade Centre and her experience with the MILE programme.

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The Shifting Landscape of Global Trade Governance

World Trade Forum volume edited by Manfred Elsig, Michael Hahn and Gabrielle Spilker, published by Cambridge University Press.

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Global Economic Governance Seminar Series: new lecture dates released

Visit our Events page to see the current schedule for the fall lecture series.

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The 2018-19 Advanced Master Programmes have come to an end

At the end of June, the 2018-19 MILE and TRAIL+ classes finished their programmes with two busy days in Geneva followed by the Closing Ceremony in Bern.

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Trading for Good: Climate Change and Agriculture

The 2019 Summer Symposium of the International Agricultural Research Consortium (IATRC) brought together almost 50 scholars from all continents, including EU and US officials. WTI Fellow Christian Häberli was invited as a keynote speaker to the final plenary session.

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Closing Ceremony of the 2018-19 Advanced Master Programmes

This year's Closing Ceremony featured a keynote address by State Secretary Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch, SECO.

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Call for Papers deadline extended: Trade in Services by Mode of Supply

The deadline for submissions has been extended to 14 July 2019. The first annual Trade and Investment in Services Associates (TIISA) conference will take place at the WTI from 20-21 September 2019.

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WTI continues its outreach activities in India

In early June, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche lectured and presented at various institutes in India, delivered the keynote speech at the second anniversary of the CTIL, and signed two MoUs.

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"Beyond Rational Choice: The Behavioral Political Economy of Protectionism"

Prof. Dr. Anne van Aaken, University of Hamburg, gave a Tea Time Talk at the WTI on 20 June.

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Sustainability at Huawei

Alan Aicken, Vice-President, Procurement Department, and Chief Sustainability Officer for the Supply Chain at Huawei, delivered a Brown Bag seminar on Wednesday.

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Coming up: Brown Bag Seminar and Tea Time Talk

On Wednesday a Brown Bag Seminar by Alan Aicken (Huawei) on “Sustainability at Huawei”, and on Thursday a Tea Time Talk with Anne van Aaken (Univ. of Hamburg) on "The Behavioral Political Economy of Protectionism".

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Call for Papers: Biannual Symposium on Salient Issues in International Commercial Arbitration

The Center on International Commercial Arbitration is accepting submissions for its biannual symposium, which will be held on November 14, 2019 at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. The deadline for submissions is 15 August 2019.

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Thomas Cottier delivers keynote speech at annual WTO Conference

The 31 May 2019 conference featured four panels and a final discussion. It was held at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) in London.

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Sixth WTI-CWS Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy in Delhi

The Academy was inaugurated on 3 June 2019 by Prof. Abhijit Das, Head, Centre of WTO Studies, Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies, World Trade Institute, Shri. Raheev Kher, former Commerce Secretary, Government of India and Ms. Shailja Sing, Legal Consultant, Centre for WTO Studies.

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Trade & Security Exceptionalism

Prof. Kathleen Claussen, J.D., University of Miami School of Law, delivered a Brown Bag lecture.

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Recap: WTO Appellate Review Workshop

The WTI gathered lawyers, academics and policymakers to discuss options for reforming appellate review at the WTO. Event summary by Anvar Rahmetov.

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Farewell to the WTO Appellate Body: full speech now available

On 28 May, Prof Peter Van den Bossche delivered his farewell speech to the Appellate Body at the WTO in Geneva. His full speech is available via the link in this article.

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Uncertain Times Ahead: India and the Crisis at the World Trade Organization

Nitin Pai, Director of The Takshashila Institution, will be in conversation with the WTI's Prof. Peter Van den Bossche at Swissnex India.

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Brexit and UK Trade Policy

A Global Economic Governance Seminar Series lecture by Victoria Donaldson, Legal Deputy Director at Department for International Trade, UK Government.

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Peter Van den Bossche Bids Farewell to the WTO Appellate Body

On 28 May, Prof Peter Van den Bossche delivered his farewell speech to the Appellate Body at the WTO in Geneva.

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Circular Economy and Trade: Why this relationship matters?

Henrique Pacini, Economic Affairs Officer at UNCTAD, delivered a Brown Bag seminar in the Anna Nussbaum Auditorium.

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Workshop at the WTO and seminar by Dr. Nilüfer Oral

The “Workshop on WTO Appellate Review” and a lecture by Dr. Oral on “Gender Equality in the United Nations system" took place on 24 May.

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Trade, Meat, and the Environment

A Brown Bag Seminar by Dora Simon, PhD Candidate at the University of Zurich Department of Economics.

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Register today for the WTI’s Summer Academy 2019

The WTI’s Summer Academy 2019 runs from 3-20 June 2019. These week-long courses are designed for working professionals with limited time who are interested in international economic governance, trade and investment.

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CLI_M_CO2 team wins distinction award in SNSF Scientific Image Competition

The CLI_M_CO2 picture "Sea Change" has been awarded a Distinction by an international jury for the category "1. Object of study".

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Indonesian Minister of Trade visits WTI

The Indonesian Minister of Trade, Enggartiasto Lukita, visited the WTI on Thursday 9 May 2019, where he met with WTI Directors Joseph Francois, Manfred Elsig and Michael Hahn.

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International Economic Law in the Era of Big Data

This guest lecture by PD Dr.iur. Mira Burri, University of Lucerne, took place in the context of the course on International Economic Law and the Pursuit of Core Societal Values and Interests.

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A Lawyer’s Perspective on WTO Law and Running a Trade Practice

This guest lecture by Paolo Vergano, Partner at FratiniVergano - European Lawyers, took place in the context of the course on International Economic Dispute Resolution.

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Coming up on 13 and 14 May: Guest Lectures at the WTI

Paolo Vergano’s Monday lecture “A Lawyer’s Perspective on WTO Law and Running a Trade Practice,” and Mira Burri’s Tuesday lecture “International Economic Law in the Era of Big Data” are open to the public.

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World Trade Forum 2019 Call for Papers

This Call for Papers is on the topic of "International Economic Dispute Settlement: Demise or Transformation". The submission deadline is 31 May 2019.

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Investment Arbitration in Practice

Rahul Donde, Counselor at Lévy Kaufmann-Kohler Attorneys in Geneva, delivered a guest lecture in the context of the course on International Economic Dispute Resolution. This lecture was open to the public.

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Session transcripts now available for WTI Conference on Dispute Settlement

An e-book of session transcripts from the conference "What Kind of Dispute Settlement for the WTO?" held at the WTO in Geneva on 4 February 2019 is now available.

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International Regulation on E-Commerce

A Global Economic Governance Seminar Series lecture delivered on 1 May 2019 by Dr. Mira Burri, Managing Director Steering Committee Internationalisation (SCI) and Senior Lecturer, University of Lucerne.

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Coming up on 24 May: Workshop on WTO Appellate Review: Reform Proposals and Alternatives

This workshop is open to the public and will be held at the World Trade Organization in Geneva.

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Trading for good

The 23-25 June 2019 symposia "Trading for good - Agricultural trade in the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation: synergies, obstacles and possible solutions” will feature a keynote speech by Dr. Christian Häberli

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Enhancing “safe, orderly and regular migration”: Human rights protection for migrant workers at the intersection of multiple normative frameworks

This guest lecture by Prof. Elisa Fornalé took place in the context of the course on International Economic Law and the Pursuit of Core Societal Values.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Alvita Chen

MILE 14 alumna from Indonesia, Alvita Chen, tells the WTI about her position as Senior Manager for Corporate Affairs at GOJEK, and how the MILE helped her learn the key role of MSMEs in driving sustainable economic development.

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The Relationship Between Trade and Competition Law

A Global Economic Governance Seminar Series lecture by Prof. Robert Anderson, Counsellor in the Intellectual Property, Government Procurement and Competition Division of the Secretariat of the WTO.

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Is WTO reform feasible? Lessons from political science research

A summary by Anvar Rahmetov of Prof. Manfred Elsig's speech at the 3 April Trade Lecture Sessions @ the WTO, organized by the Embassy of Israel in Switzerland.

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Chinese investors: underestimated fears, unsustainable economic policy

Prof. Damian Raess' article "Die Ängste vor chinesischen Investoren werden unterschätzt" was published online in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) on 3 April 2019.

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Updated Call for Papers: Biannual Symposium on Salient Issues in International Commercial Arbitration

The Center on International Commercial Arbitration is accepting submissions for its Biannual Symposium, which will be held on 14 November 2019 at the American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C.

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Small is Beautiful: What does the current special and differential treatment discussion mean for small states?

Matthew Wilson, Chief of Staff and Chief Adviser to the Executive Director, International Trade Centre (ITC), delivered a Global Economic Governance Seminar Series lecture. His PowerPoint presentation is now available.

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International Economic Law and National Policies to Address Climate Change?

This guest lecture by Dr. Ilaria Espa took place in the context of the course on International Economic Law and the Pursuit of Core Societal Values.

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How Does WTO Dispute Settlement Really Work?

This guest lecture by Dr. Christian Häberli, Senior Fellow at the WTI, took place in the context of the course on International Economic Dispute Resolution.

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Loan conversions and currency mismatches: Undoing Swiss franc mortgage loans in Eastern Europe

A Brown Bag Seminar delivered by Dr. Pinar Yeşin, Economic Advisor at the Swiss National Bank and an Economics Lecturer at the University of Zurich.

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Experiences with investors from China in the German industry: Results from an empirical study in 2017

A Brown Bag Seminar by Wolfgang Müller. This was the second of a two-part Brown Bag seminar on the topic of "The Political Economy of Chinese Investment in Europe".

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New Developments in Services Trade II

Pierre Sauvé, Senior Trade Specialist in the Geneva office of the World Bank Group, delivered his second Global Economic Governance Seminar Series lecture on the topic of services trade.

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World Trade Forum 2019 Call for Papers

This Book Track - Call for Papers is on the topic of "International Economic Dispute Settlement: Demise or Transformation". Papers that are selected are expected to be published as part of an edited volume (World Trade Forum Series, Cambridge University Press).

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Recap: CLISEL conference

The conference on “Connecting environmental changes and human mobility as a way to draw new maps of knowledge” took place from 3–6 March 2019 at the Congress Centre Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland.

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The Demand-Side Politics of China’s Global Buying Spree: Individual Attitudes toward Chinese Inward FDI Flows in Comparative Perspective

WTI Working Paper 02/2019 by SNSF Professor Damian Raess investigates public opinion toward Chinese FDI inflows in Switzerland. Prof. Raess delivered a Brown Bag Seminar on 12 March at the WTI on the same topic.

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Strengthening and Modernizing the WTO

Stephen de Boer, Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, delivered a lecture to a full house at the WTI on Wednesday. His seminar was a part of the WTI's Global Economic Governance Seminar Series.

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WTI signs MoU with Amity University

Prof Peter Van den Bossche and Prof Gurinder Singh signed the MoU during the INBUSH ERA World Summit 2019 at Amity University India in February.

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Coming up on 6 March: Strengthening and Modernizing the World Trade Organization

Stephen de Boer, Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO, delivered a lecture to a full house at the WTI on Wednesday. His seminar was a part of the WTI's Global Economic Governance Seminar Series.

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Adjudication of the GATT security clause: to be or not to be?

WTI Working Paper 3/2019 by Iryna Bogdanova discusses whether WTO tribunals have jurisdiction over the security clause and whether the clause is justiciable.

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WTI Conference on Dispute Settlement: Session transcripts to be released soon

Session transcripts from the WTI's 4 February 2019 conference "What Kind of Dispute Settlement for the WTO?" held at the WTO in Geneva will be released soon.

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Registration open for online CLISEL module

The March 1-15 online module “Climate Security. Training module on climate change, migration and security from the local authorities’ perspective” is intended for Italian authorities.

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WTI Conference on 'What Kind of Dispute Settlement for the WTO?'

This conference is open to the public and will be held at the World Trade Organization in Geneva. It will feature presentations by academics, practitioners and government officials.

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The Return of the Home State to Investor-State Disputes: Bringing Back Diplomatic Protection?

This book, written by Rodrigo Polanco, was published by Cambridge University Press in December 2018. The abstract and book reviews are available here.

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Peter Van den Bossche honored at International Colloquium

The colloquium "Restoring Trust in Trade" was held at the Maastricht University Faculty of Law on 17 December 2018.

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Registration closes soon for the 2019-2020 MILE and TRAIL+ programmes and 2019 Winter Academy

Applications for the MILE and TRAIL+ (LL.M.) programmes are accepted until 31 January 2019. Winter Academy registration is also open, but closing soon. Apply today!

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17th Edition of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition

The 2019 JHJMCC (formerly EMC2) is based on a fictional case co-written by Rodrigo Polanco Lazo and MILE alumna Maria Corvaglia. Three current TRAIL+ students and one student from the University of Bern's Faculty of Law will participate in this year's competition.

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WTI Trade Winds Newsletter 4/2018

The final newsletter of 2018 features an introduction by Peter Van den Bossche, and is available on our website.

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Recap: Environmental Humanities Training School 2018

The CLISEL training school was an important contribution in the current debate on (multi-level) migration governance issues and brought together policy-makers, members of academia and media operators for a fruitful dialogue on these topical questions.

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National security safeguards, trade wars and WTO dispute settlement in crisis.

This lecture by Lothar Ehring, Senior Expert in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade, was a part of the Global Economic Governance Seminar Series.

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TradeLawGuide: A valuable tool for students and researchers

The founder of TradeLawGuide.com spoke to students at the WTI about the website’s innovative tools for researching WTO law. MILE 19 student, Daniil Orlov, told us how the website will benefit him in his studies.

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Global Economic Governance Seminar Series: China and the multilateral trading system

By Hong Zhao, Member of the WTO Appellate Body.

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Recap: TP1 Workshop

Panelists Anqi Wang and Sean Stacy gave their input regarding the 30 November TP1 Workshop, which featured a speech by Prof. Bart Kerremans on Transatlantic Trade Relations in the Trump Era: Will the 2018 Mid-Elections Make a Difference?

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CLISEL to train local authorities at upcoming Environmental Humanities Training School 2018

CLISEL will deliver a training module for local authorities on the topic of “Migration governance issues: Local authorities at the front line in times of climate change and security.”

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Migration, Trade and the Global Economy

On 8 December, Prof. em. Thomas Cottier and Amanda Bisong (MILE 12 alumna) will present at this side event of the Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, which takes place in Marrakesh.

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Global Economic Governance Seminar Series: Negotiation and decision- making in the WTO II

By Victor do Prado, Director of Council and TNC Division at the WTO. To see all of our past lectures in this series, please visit the Special Lectures section of our website, available under the Outreach tab.

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Recap: Conference on Big Data and Trade

by Clarence Siziba, WTI PhD researcher. The Conference on Big Data and Global Trade Law took place at the University of Lucerne, from 16-17 November 2018.

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India and the Multilateral Trading System

By Ujal Singh Bhatia, Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body. This lecture was a part of the Global Economic Governance Seminar Series. This series is open to the public.

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Data flows restrictions and GATS security exception

Brown Bag Seminar by Martina Francesca Ferracane

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Switzerland and the multilateral trading system

This lecture by H.E. Didier Chambovey, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to WTO, was a part of the WTI's Global Economic Governance Seminar Series. These lectures are open to the public.

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Thomas Graham (WTO Appellate Body): The US and the multilateral trading system

This lecture is a part of the Global Economic Governance Seminar Series and is open to the public.

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Negotiation and decision-making in the WTO I

By Victor do Prado, Director of Council and TNC Division at the WTO. This lecture is open to the public.

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Learning That There Is No ‘Edge of the World’: The Pacific Islands, Climate Change and our Common Concern

Aylin Yildiz, doctoral candidate as a part of the CLI_M_CO2 project at the WTI, spent three months in Fiji and Samoa to investigate climate-induced migration.

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Brown Bag Seminar by Marion Jansen and Olga Solleder: SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018: Business Ecosystems for the Digital Age

The second WTI Brown Bag Seminar of the fall semester will take place in the Silva Casa Auditorium.

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Global Economic Governance Seminar Series Lecture 'Defending Development: The Politics of Developing Country Coalitions at the WTO'

By Shree Servansing, Member of the WTO Appellate Body

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WTI hosts mid-career training course for Indian government officials

For the second time, the WTI organised a mid-career training of officials from the Indian Trade Service, Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the Government of India, jointly with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad.

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Brown Bag Seminar on 1 November by Marion Jansen and Olga Solleder: SME Competitiveness Outlook 2018: Business Ecosystems for the Digital Age

The second WTI Brown Bag Seminar of the fall semester will take place in the Silva Casa Auditorium.

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Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to CH and LI kicks off Global Economic Governance Seminar Series

The 22 October lecture was the first in the 2018/2019 school year seminar series, which features lectures by Ambassadors, Appellate Body Members, professors and other experts in the field of international trade.

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The WTI's Global Economic Governance Seminar Series

This series features expert lecturers speaking on the topics of international trade, finance, development and more, and is open to the public.

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Interdisciplinary at its best: Rainbow trout, musicology and international trade

Sebastian Klotz, research fellow and doctoral candidate at the WTI, presented at the University of Bern event: “8x8’ – Young Researchers present”

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Privacy and Consumer Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Rodrigo Polanco was on the panel of Session 82 at the World Trade Organization Public Forum 2018. The panel focused on personal data protection and AI.

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MILE alumnus and WTI research fellow becomes AIPPI Executive Director

Dr. Arno Hold accepted the appointment of Executive Director of the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI). His appointment began 27 August 2018.

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Press Release: World Trade Forum 2018

The WTF 2018 press release is now available. This year's forum takes place from 28-29 September at the European University Institute in Florence. Registration is still open.

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Class gets underway for the 2018-2019 MILE and TRAIL+ programmes

This year’s MILE and TRAIL+ students officially began their courses on 17 September, starting with Global Political Economy, International Economics and International Trade Regulation.

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Call for Applications: Environmental Humanities Training School 2018

The CLISEL training school focuses on "Loss, Damage and Mobility in the context of Climate Change", and takes place in Naples, Italy from 12-14 December.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Diego Ures

MILE 7 alumnus, Diego Ures, tells the WTI about his current position as a partner at Sidera Consult and how the MILE benefited him in his career path.

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Book Launch at the WTO Public Forum

The official book launch of the Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law will take place at the WTO Public Forum on October 4th, 2018 from 13.00-14.00 in the Atrium.

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) episode features policy paper by Joseph Francois et al.

The policy paper was featured in Season 5, Episode 81 which aired on 19 August, 2018. The episode focused on US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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New journal article: Labor Provisions in Trade Agreements (LABPTA): Introducing a New Dataset

The Article, by Damian Raess and Dora Sari, was published in Global Policy (Wiley Online Library) and is in free access until the end of September 2018.

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New journal article: Empirical estimates of the methane–income elasticity

By Octavio Fernández-Amador, Joseph Francois, Doris Oberdabernig and Patrick Tomberger, published in Economics Letters (Elsevier)

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World Trade Forum 2018: Programme Released

The 2018 World Trade Forum will take place on 28 - 29 September at the EUI in Florence. This year's theme is 'Trade, Development and Sustainability'.

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Society of International Economic Law elects Peter Van den Bossche president

At its 2018 conference in Washington DC from 12 to 14 July, the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) elected Peter Van den Bossche, Director of Studies at the World Trade Institute and professor of International Economic Law at the University of Bern, as its president for the next three …

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Consuelo Orihuela and Teresa Mera

Consuelo Orihuela and Teresa Mera, both from Peru, attended the MILE on consecutive years and graduated in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Both have gone on to serve in the Peruvian government. In this interview, they talk about their work and how the WTI helped them get to where they are …

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Trade Policy Under Brexit: Thomas Cottier’s interview with CIGI

In a filmed interview with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Thomas Cottier discusses Brexit and the WTO.

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New journal article: Encouraging Sustainable Foreign Investment to the LDCs: Options for Support

Co-written by Rodrigo Polanco and Americo Zampetti, published by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.

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WTI opens its doors to summer studies participants

International students from far and wide are converging on Bern for the start of the annual WTI Summer Academy, which offers three weeks of trade and investment-focused teaching from 9 to 27 July.

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New book: The Pacific Alliance in a World of Preferential Trade Agreements - 2019

Edited by: Pierre Sauvé, Rodrigo Polanco Lazo, José Manuel Álvarez Zárate This book is part of the United Nations University Series on Regionalism. ABSTRACT: This volume focuses on one of the most innovative deep integration constructs, The Pacific Alliance, which aims at expanding the frontiers of trade and investment governance …

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Master’s programmes draw to a close

The teaching year for students on the 2017-2018 advanced master programmes at the WTI has officially ended with a closing ceremony at the University of Bern.

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WTI professor participates in EU free trade agreements workshop

Damian Raess, a faculty member and research project leader at the WTI, participated as a panellist in a workshop on 'The future of sustainable development chapters in EU free trade agreements' held in Brussels on 19 June.

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WTI alumna receives writing prize for LL.M. thesis at Harvard

Tetyana Payosova, a WTI alumna and researcher, has been awarded the Roger Fisher and Frank E. A. Sander Prize for her LL.M. thesis on ‘Mediation in the Future WTO Dispute Settlement Governance’ by the Harvard Law School in the United States.

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Common Concern conference showcases project conclusions

The WTI’s Common Concern project held a conference at the institute on 22 and 23 June to present its initial conclusions.

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Swiss embassy event marks Joint Academy in India

The Swiss embassy in Delhi marked the latest edition of the WTI-co-organised Joint Summer Academy in India by hosting a reception for participants during the second week. The embassy event was also attended by MILE alumni and other stakeholders.

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WTI doctoral researcher named one of Forbes 30 under 30

Marietta Angeli, a PhD candidate at the World Trade Institute, has been named by Forbes Magazine’s German edition as one of its 30 under 30 influential people in 2018 in the category Science and Health.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Miguel Rodriguez Cuadros

A trade lawyer in the private sector, Miguel Rodriguez Cuadros has worked for a number of multinational companies in Switzerland and Germany since graduation. In this interview he traces his professional journey and talks about the challenges of the new era of globalisation.

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New journal article: Missing Investment Treaties

Journal article by Rodrigo Polanco, Valentino Desilvestro and Azernoosh Bazrafkan in Journal of International Economic Law

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WTI-supported Elsa Moot Court moves into final round

The 16th edition of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) moot court competition is heading into the final oral round, to be held at the World Trade Organization in Geneva from 19 to 24 June.

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Job opening: PhD candidate in Law

The WTI is currently recruiting a PhD candidate in Law to work on the research project “Switzerland’s Sustainability Footprint: Economic and Legal Challenges”, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).

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New DESTA dataset project launched

The World Trade Institute and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have launched a new collaborative project aimed at creating a dataset on global value chains (GVCs) in preferential trade agreements (PTAs).

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Canada puts the focus on progressive trade

Canada is following a new approach to trade policy that contributes to the government’s broader economic, social and environmental policy priorities.

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Qatar needs greater food security

WTI Fellow Christian Häberli attended a two-day inter-agency workshop in Doha (18-19 April 2018) to share knowledge and experiences on food security and sustainability in Qatar, which is subject to a trade boycott by its Gulf neighbours.

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MILE Alumni Profiles: Verona Collantes

A graduate of the second MILE intake, Verona Collantes advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women in the climate change process and was a contributor to the Paris Agreement. She says the WTI master’s programme opened doors for her at the WTO and UN in Geneva paving the …

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Alumnus publishes book based on his PhD thesis

Karolis Gudas, who completed his PhD in law at the World Trade Institute last year, has published a book based on his research: The Law and Policy of International Trade in Electricity.

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World Trade Forum 2018 book project: Call for proposals

The World Trade Forum 2018 co-organised by the World Trade Institute will take place at the European University Institute Florence on 28 and 29 September. This year's topic is 'International Trade, Foreign Investment, and the Sustainable Development Agenda'.

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1st Swiss UN day hears call for countries to put common concerns first

Environmental change, trade wars and migration - the international community is currently facing huge challenges. Switzerland too, 15 years after it joined the United Nations, is challenged to consider its role and whether that includes being a bridge-builder to a better world.

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