The World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially announced the reappointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term, set to begin on September 1, 2025. The decision, made during a General Council meeting, reflects strong support from WTO members for her continued leadership. Okonjo-Iweala, who assumed the role in March 2021, made history as the first woman and the first African to head the organization. Her current term will end on August 31, 2025.
During her first term, Okonjo-Iweala achieved several significant milestones:
- Leadership Amid Crisis: She successfully navigated the WTO through the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for global collaboration to address its economic and health impacts.
- Advocacy for Vaccine Equity: She championed fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, promoting trade policies that facilitated distribution to developing nations.
- Strengthening Multilateral Trade: Okonjo-Iweala enhanced the WTO's role in tackling global challenges, including geopolitical tensions and economic recovery.
- Key Ministerial Outcomes: Under her leadership, the 12th and 13th Ministerial Conferences delivered critical agreements, underscoring the WTO's importance in modern trade discussions.
These achievements highlight her dedication to creating a more inclusive and equitable global trading system.
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