Past events

Panellists exchange perspectives on the African Continental Free Trade Area, including the priorities for implementation and how to ensure that Africa’s diverse economies and populations are able to benefit from it.

Join global trade policy experts and practitioners to discuss how to build a more resilient global trade system that can withstand the shocks of tomorrow. 

In recent years, globalization has come under attack in the United States with many voters advocating for a reduced role for the US in global economic affairs.

At the same time as the climate crisis threatens, the rapid acceleration of technology means 30 per cent of jobs are due to disappear by the mid 2030s.

This event will examine how the US, EU and UK can further strengthen supply-chain resilience.

This event will asses how the Biden administration’s efforts in pursuing a ‘worker centered’ trade policy will be achieved. 

What role can TRIPS waivers for health commodities play in tackling pandemics?

This closed virtual roundtable will discuss the future of the global economy and trade system, considering perspectives from Japan and Europe.

Ahead of the WTO’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) at the end of the year, this discussion offers an opportunity to analyse the priorities and deliverables for the organisation during this critical time for global trade and the years ahead.

This workshop considers how the geopolitical drive to achieve competitiveness through the circular economy can be balanced with a just transition.  

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala outlines her views on the future of world trade and the challenges for the WTO.

Examining the primary arguments behind protectionism as well as their intended and unintended consequences. Panellists discuss recent trends in protectionism, focusing on traditional and new tools.