Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala claims move to end exemption ‘sends signal’ for governments and businesses to prepare for new regime
Kristalina Georgieva, Ursula von der Leyen and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala say COP must deliver a robust benchmark for co-operation on international carbon markets
Countries are switching supply chains to less efficient exporters and risking higher costs and conflict, says report
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns about regional trade blocs but is hopeful about reforms to recognise digital trade’s growth
Volumes expected to grow at just 1.7% as director-general warns food insecurity remains a threat
World leaders must unite with the WTO in laying out a trade road map for a just response
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala asks nations to limit use of restrictions as Ukraine war increases hunger risk
Global shortages during the pandemic are down to long-term weaknesses that must be urgently addressed
Revised prediction comes with warning that food security could be severely hit by reduced grain and fertiliser exports
Self-sufficiency and reserve stocks of grain aren’t the no-brainer solutions they seem
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says countries with surplus stocks in products like grains should release them on world markets
Covid restrictions and logistics problems hit poorer countries and smaller businesses, says Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala addresses shipping issues, global trade and Covid vaccine access at FT Africa Summit
Okonjo-Iweala addressed shipping issues, global trade and Covid vaccine access at FT Africa Summit
A common approach to the cost of polluting is a fair and straightforward solution
If we are to restore the organisation’s credibility, countries must set aside their differences
Trade purists won’t like it, but Okonjo-Iweala could try to shift body in this direction
Former World Bank vice-president wants trade body to focus on raising living standards in the wake of the pandemic
Trade journalists breathe a sigh of relief as saga draws to a close
Statement of support comes after South Korean candidate backed by Trump administration dropped out
Robert Lighthizer warns it would be mistake to appoint former Nigerian finance minister
Nigerian candidate to lead trade body attracts widespread support from other countries
Ambassadors confirm frontrunner as bloc’s joint candidate after summit talks
Trade body to be helmed by woman for first time as Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee contest final round
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