Trade as a Bridge
Trade can be a force for good if it is fair and open to all. It should work for development, not against it.
Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2021, formerly worked at the World Bank and Nigerian government.
All moments: Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
- Africa's Voice in Global Trade — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
Africa is often forgotten in global trade negotiations. I fight to ensure its voice is heard and its interests protected.
- Reformatting Trade — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
We are rethinking the WTO. Trade must be inclusive, sustainable and fair for developing nations.
- The Power of Multilateralism — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
We believe in the power of multilateralism. Only by working together can we create fair trade for all.
- Multiple Crises — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
The world faces multiple crises simultaneously. The WTO can help coordinate solutions and find common ground.
- Breaking Down Barriers — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
Every barrier we remove in trade brings opportunity for the poor to climb out of poverty.
- First Female WTO Leader — Ngozi Okonkjo-Iweala
Being the first woman in this position is an honor and a responsibility. I want to show that women are capable of anything.
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