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New WTO head’s warning on ‘vaccine nationalism’

New WTO head’s warning on ‘vaccine nationalism’

ANDREA SHALAL THE World Trade Organization's incoming chief has warned against "vaccine nationalism' that would slow progress in ending the COVID-19 pandemic and could erode economic growth for all countries - rich and poor. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told Reuters her top priority was to ensure the WTO does more to address the pandemic, saying members should accelerate efforts to lift export restrictions slowing trade in needed medicines and supplies. The former Nigerian finance minister and senior World Bank executive was appointed yesterday in a consensus process and starts her new job on March 1. "The WTO can contribute so much more…
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Nigerian set for WTO top job

Nigerian set for WTO top job

THE path has cleared for powerful Nigerian Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to become the first African and the first woman to head the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Yesterday her rival South Korean Yoo Myung-hee withdrew from the race. Okonjo-Iweala said she was looking forward to the conclusion of the selection process following the withdrawal of Myung-hee. "Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala congratulates Yoo Myung-hee on her long campaign and welcomes South Korea's commitment to rebuilding and enhancing multilateralism," she said via a spokeswoman. "There is vital work ahead to do together."
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Africa‌ ‌rallies‌ ‌behind‌ ‌Okonjo-Iweala‌ ‌for‌ ‌top‌ WTO ‌job‌

Africa‌ ‌rallies‌ ‌behind‌ ‌Okonjo-Iweala‌ ‌for‌ ‌top‌ WTO ‌job‌

AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER THE African Union (AU) has come out strongly in support of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been supported by the majority of WTO member states.  Nigerian Dr Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as the only candidate proposed for endorsement by the WTO general council on November 9.  If elected, she will become the first African to hold the post. However, the US has opposed the appointment of the former finance minister of Nigeria and an executive at the World Bank. AU Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa said the AU stood behind…
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