The value of the WTO: An economics viewpoint in six instalments
Why do economies negotiate trade agreements? If unilateral free trade can benefit an economy, why do governments devote so much effort to negotiating reciprocal tariff reductions and detailed trade rules with their partners? The answer lies in a fundamental feature of...
From field to factory, football and fashion: MC14 high-level event to spotlight cotton
A high-level event on cotton will be held on the eve of the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on 25 March to highlight cotton’s importance to global trade and investment opportunities, particularly for Central and West African countries looking to move...
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2026 | Message | Dr Carla Barnett | CARICOM Secretary-General
“Giving may take many forms, such as investing in girls’ education, mentoring, promoting equal pay, recognising the value of unpaid care work, supporting women-owned businesses, and challenging the socio-cultural gender norms that influence how boys and girls are...