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A centre of excellence at the University of Bern, dedicated to teaching and research on international trade and investment law and policy. www.wti.org
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How can trade facilitate the transition to an inclusive circular economy?

Check out the course “Circular Economy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Action” of the upcoming WTI Summer Academy.

Info and application www.wti.org/summer

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#circulareconomy
May 14, 2024 at 10:34 AM
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We are ready to welcome back to Bern, next Thursday, Miriam Manchin - from the Politecnico di Milano - for yet another great #BrownBag. Join remotely too!

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May 8, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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We are extremely proud to welcome back to the WTI, Mr. Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), at the World Trade Organization, for this semester's last #GEG Seminar.

Join us too!

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May 2, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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Join us for the next #BrownBag as Yuan Zi, from the Geneva Graduate Institute, presents her research on young women in #China and their #family decisions.
April 24, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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#tariff rates ... trade #protectionism ... non-tariff measures (#NTMs) ... and the role of private #corporations ... Join us next Friday as Christian Winkler from Geneva Graduate Institute
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will join us for certainly a fun debate!

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April 18, 2024 at 7:37 AM
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Marc Copelovitch, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will join the WTI for the upcoming Brown Bag: “The Information Economy: Media Usage, Political Networks, and Public Attitudes Toward Inflation, Unemployment, and Recession”.
April 9, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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Interested in the connection between #trade and #SustainableDevelopment? This course is for you! Attend online or on-site. Secure your spot at wti.org/summer

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#GATT #SDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #CBAM
March 28, 2024 at 1:15 PM
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<>. This is how Khushnuda Raupova, a participant of the last WTI Winter Academy, summarises her experience.

Check out www.wti.org/summer
March 28, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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The course “Introduction to International Negotiations”, taught by Felix Addor, is coming to a close this Friday.

But we’ve got more in store for you! What about …
- Digital Trade Law, with Mira Burri
- Trade Policy Making and the WTO, with Victor do Prado,

Hurry up! www.wti.org/education/sh...
March 19, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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Next Tuesday, Arti Gobind Daswani, from the Market Access Division of the WTO, will join us for an interesting discussion of the WTO Secretariat work. Join us!

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March 14, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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HURRY UP! Grab your spot for tomorrow’s exclusive webinar!

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March 12, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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What is #circulareconomy? Its latest developments? How does it alter global #valuechains and future #trade patterns? Can trade facilitate the transition to an inclusive circular economy?

If all this fascinates you, this course is for you!

Register now at wti.org/summer
March 12, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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On Wednesday, 13 March, join us online!

Prominent speakers will discuss the 2023 #US - #Taiwan Agreement: Strengthening Strong Economic and Political Ties.

Register today to secure your spot: bit.ly/3wJ0P9l
March 11, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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On 13 March, join us online! Prominent speakers will discuss the 2023 #US - #Taiwan Agreement: Strengthening Strong Economic and Political Ties.

Register today to secure your spot: www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
February 29, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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In response to the impasse caused by the US’ blockade of the WTO’s dispute settlement body, 52 Member-states have devised a voluntary, binding judicial workaround: the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (#MPIA) …

Join the debate! Join us for the first Brown Bag of 2024!
February 29, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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No panic! You are still on time! We have still a very limited number of places for the Master’s programmes September 2024 intake… and check the available scholarships offered by the Global Impact Association and its partners: www.global-impact-association.org/scholarships...
February 28, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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Why did you attend the WTI Winter Academy? …

Check out our upcoming short courses at:

- 😎 Summer Academy (1-19 July): lnkd.in/edmX2fZP
- 💻 Digital Trade Law Course (starts 11 April) lnkd.in/ebGNErfj
- 🤝 Trade Policy Making and the WTO (April 29-30) lnkd.in/ebGNErfj
February 27, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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The 15th edition of the Gujarat International Moot Court Competition took place from 15 to 18 February 2024 at the Gujarat National Law University in India. Around 110 students from 36 different universities participated in this year’s competition.
February 26, 2024 at 7:49 AM
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Next Monday, our Global Economic Governance Seminar Series Seminars begin anew on a high note! We’ll welcome former Swiss Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, Didier Chambovey. He’ll talk on “Switzerland’s trade policy : Achievements, Past and Future Challenges”

Don’t miss! Sign up today!
February 21, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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The 2024 WTI Winter Academy is over! Thanks to all participants and to the amazing lecturers (In the photo Pierre Sauvé with his class “The Law and Policy of Trade in Services”).

If you look for more #learning&development opportunities,
- Summer Academy (1-19 July): www.wti.org/education/su...
February 20, 2024 at 11:03 AM
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Welcome back to Bern, Hiba Batool, MILE 17 alumna: www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
February 15, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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Students from 29 nationalities (!) are currently attending the #WinterAcademy at the WTI. But why? Why did they choose us?

Hear from Ziyodullo Keldibekov from #Uzbekistan

Check other #ShortCourses and the #SummerAcademy at:
www.wti.org/education/su... or www.wti.org/education/sh...
February 13, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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Yet another Winter Academy course is over! “WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures” with James Flett and Luca Rubini.

And you? Did you start planning how to upgrade your CV?
Check out the upcoming Summer Academy and reserve your seat today!
www.wti.org/summer
February 12, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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... to boost your career ... to upskill your CV ... to upgrade your knowledge ... to learn something new … It’s never too late to apply for a Master of Advanced Studies in international law and economics, international trade, and investment law.

Grab your spot now!
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February 8, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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What's the governance framework for space commerce activities by private actors? Do current economics concepts apply to outer space?

Here’s our latest blog post, summarising the results of the conference “The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce”.

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February 7, 2024 at 10:35 AM