The WTO on 02 May launched a call for proposals for its 2016 Public Forum titled “Inclusive Trade” which is to be held at its headquarters in Geneva from 27 to 29 September.
The Forum will be an opportunity to discuss how a wider range of individuals and businesses can participate in the trading system and how WTO rules can help to ensure everyone benefits from trade. At a time when the business environment is changing and world growth is slowing, it is important to ensure that trade is truly inclusive, allowing small enterprises, women, and innovative businesses to take an active role in the global trading system.
The annual Public Forum is the WTO’s flagship event. It provides a unique platform for heads of state and leading global businesspeople, academics, and non-governmental organisations to come together and discuss some of the major trade and development issues of the day. Over 1 500 participants attend the Forum each year.
