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World Trade Institute, University of Bern

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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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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 15/05/2024
WTI alumni!!!! Don't forget YOUR get-together. 27 May, 6 pm in Geneva 🇨🇭 ! Info & registrations 👉 www.wti.org/outreach/eve... #Alumni #Reunion #Geneva
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Alumni Get Together in Geneva
Alumni Get Together. Block your calendar and don't miss this unique networking opportunity. Register at communication@wti.org Kindly hosted by WTI Advisors LTD, Quai du Mont-Blanc …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 14/05/2024
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 youtu.be/Ir2XVHjXHS4?... #circulareconomy
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
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! bit.ly/3wgoqi9
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 08/05/2024
Next Tuesday, alumna Intan Hamdan-Livramento (MILE 1) is coming back to the WTI to tell us her story, what she does now at the @WIPO and share her career advice. Join us if you can! bit.ly/4bsqMsT
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Alumni Talk with Intan M. Hamdan-Livramento (MILE 1)
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 07/05/2024
Join WTI alumni, friends, board members and faculty as they discuss the future of #trade. In the second of this new GIA-WTIAA webinar series, we’ll hear on: Greening Global Trade: New Approaches to Aligning Trade and Environmental Goals Register today! bit.ly/4aeTi06
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GIA-WTIAA Webinar #2: Greening Global Trade: New Approaches to Aligning Trade and Environmental Goals
The Global Impact Association and the WTI Alumni Association join forces to introduce a new webinar series. Several WTI alumni, WTI Board Members and WTI …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 07/05/2024
Trade Defense in Action: New Strategies for a Changing World - Join the first of a new webinar series, as leading trade experts – alumni and friends of the WTI - discuss current trade topics. www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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GIA-WTIAA Webinar #1: Trade Defense in Action: New Strategies for a Changing World
The Global Impact Association and the WTI Alumni Association join forces to introduce a new webinar series. Several WTI alumni, WTI Board Members and WTI …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 02/05/2024
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! www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 01/05/2024
"Technical Barriers to Trade in Pursuit of Sustainable Development": yet another amazing course this summer, to update your knowledge, advance your career, and network wti.org/summer youtu.be/ZBqi8-6piQg?... #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #SDGs #tradelaw #trade #CBAM #palmoil #GATT #ClimateChange
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Technical Barriers to Trade in Pursuit of Sustainable Development - Course 4, Summer Academy 2024
This course will explore how to harness the international trade system to advance sustainable development. The course will cover legal and economic aspects o...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 25/04/2024
Most of the most crucial technology to achieve #ParisAccord goals, #climatemitigation and #climateadaptation are protected by #IP rights. Learn everything about this issue at the 3rd course of our #SummerAcademy: wti.org/summer Watch the video! youtu.be/WcrKVJRvGXI?...
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Climate Change: Intellectual Property Law and Technology Transfer - Course 3, Summer Academy 2024
Effective climate change mitigation and adaptation requires the implementation of appropriate technologies in all countries concerned. Most of these technolo...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 24/04/2024
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.
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 18/04/2024
#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 @gvagradlibrary.bsky.social will join us for certainly a fun debate! wti.org/outreach/eve...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 17/04/2024
For anyone interested in #sustainableinvestment and #sustainabledevelopment, the course "International #InvestmentLaw and Sustainable Development" (1-5 July) is for you! Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyZA... Online or on-site, do not miss this opportunity. wti.org/summer
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 16/04/2024
Join us, in Bern or online, for yet another interesting #BrownBag seminar. Info & registrations: www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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Brown Bag Seminar with Niels Lachmann, University of Southern Denmark
International trade law and international investment law: avenues for addressing cross-border data flows? Abstract Data flows are at the heart of the digital economy. To …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 11/04/2024
Join us as we welcome back alumnus Javier Gutiérrez (MILE 12), now Counsellor at #WTO, External relations, partnerships and strategic communications. He is the team leader for the #WTOPublicForum! Don’t miss it! www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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Alumni Talk with Javier Gutiérrez (MILE 12)
Javier Gutiérrez, WTI alumnus (MILE12), is now a counsellor at the World Trade Organization working on strategic communications and partnerships. He is the team leader …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 10/04/2024
The course International Climate Governance is for anyone interested in the law and economics of #climatechange & #climatejustice. In Bern or online, from 1 to 5 July, it’s your change to stay ahead of the competition! Apply now! www.wti.org/summer youtu.be/q_XLd5rc5xw?...
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International Climate Governance - Course 1, Summer Academy 2024
Tackling the climate crisis requires rapid and unprecedented regulatory change at domestic and international levels. This course will use a multidisciplinar...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 09/04/2024
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”.
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 02/04/2024
Prof Manfred Elsig, Deputy Managing Director and Director of Research at the World Trade Institute, writes on the outcomes of the recent WTO MC13 for the @ensured.bsky.social blog www.ensuredeurope.eu/blog/wto-mc13
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"A Rather Sober Experience": Insights from the WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference - Expert Blog | ENSURED
Issues like geopolitical gridlock and complex trade agendas hamper the World Trade Organization in fulfilling its mandate. What happended at the recent conference? And what role does the EU have to pl...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 28/03/2024
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 #technicalbarriertotrade @WTO #GATT #SDGs #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #CBAM
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 28/03/2024
<<The WTI Winter Academy Course on “The Law and Policy of Trade in Services” equipped me for the arduous work that lies ahead of Uzbekistan’s accession to the WTO>>. This is how Khushnuda Raupova, a participant of the last WTI Winter Academy, summarises her experience. Check out www.wti.org/summer
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 26/03/2024
#India? BREAKING NEWS for our friends and partners in #India! For the first time, the WTI-Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) Joint Academy will have a 2-week track on #economics, in addition to the traditional #law track. See you 3-28 June in #NewDelhi wti.org/education/sh...
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WTI-CWS Joint Academy | WTI
The Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy run by the WTI and the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS) of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is held annually in Delhi. It is for law stu...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 25/03/2024
#PhD and #Doctoral student in #economics (or closely related field)? Interested in #generalequilibrium modelling, #GAMS software? Check out our upcoming course “General Equilibrium Modelling in a Complementarity Format” Info and applications www.wti.org/education/do...
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Doctoral Programme | WTI
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 21/03/2024
Efta investments in India - how to realise them? On 19 March, Prof Manfred Elsig, WTI Deputy Managing Director, was interviewed by the Swiss Radio #SRF’s "Echo der Zeit” on the recent “#EFTA-#India Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement". Listen here (in German). www.srf.ch/audio/echo-d...
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Efta-Investitionen in Indien - wie umsetzen? - Echo der Zeit - SRF
Im kürzlich beschlossenen Freihandelsabkommen mit Indien haben die Schweiz und die anderen Efta-Staaten zugesagt, dass ihre Unternehmen in den nächsten 15 Jahren 100 Milliarden Dollar in Indien invest...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 20/03/2024
The WTI and the “Red Latinoamericana de Derecho Económico Internacional” sign a new MoU. The WTI will provide two Winter/Summer Academy scholarships: to the best paper of the Global Jurist Prize (postgraduate category) and to the best speaker at the Latin American Moot Court. bit.ly/43sN23m
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WTI signs new MOU with the Latin American Network of International Economic Law (Red-Lat DEI)
We are pleased to announce the conclusion of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the World Trade Institute (University of Bern) and the Latin American …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 19/03/2024
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...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 14/03/2024
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! www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
HURRY UP! Grab your spot for tomorrow’s exclusive webinar! www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 12/03/2024
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
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 11/03/2024
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
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 29/02/2024
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...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 29/02/2024
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!
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 28/02/2024
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...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 27/02/2024
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
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 26/02/2024
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.
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 22/02/2024
Nicholas Thomas, MILE 24 student, from Antigua & Barbuda, is a talented photographer - besides his trade law career. Last weekend, he attended the Bern Carnival and these are his photos: nicktphotography.pixieset.com/berncarnival/
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Berner Fasnacht (Carnival in Bern)
Photo collection by Nick T Photography
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 21/02/2024
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!
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 20/02/2024
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...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 15/02/2024
Welcome back to Bern, Hiba Batool, MILE 17 alumna: www.wti.org/outreach/eve...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 14/02/2024
We just published plenty of updates on the Summer Academy 2024 courses: syllabi, lecturers profiles, course descriptions … Check it out and register ASAP! Places are running out quickly! wti.org/summer youtu.be/ybrhxbdF0YI?...
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Ready for a Swiss summer? Summer Academy 2024
Interested in broadening your knowledge of issues related to trade law and policy? Check out our Summer Academy 2024.Six incredible courses. They can be take...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 13/02/2024
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...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 12/02/2024
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
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 08/02/2024
... 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! lnkd.in/eQhQHzd6
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 07/02/2024
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”. www.linkedin.com/pulse/space-...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 06/02/2024
Together with GQUAL and the Institute of International Relations (Prague), we are organising a conference on the topic of “Promoting Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems: A Holistic Approach to Economic Empowerment" - 23 February - Register today! bit.ly/3HNVG29
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Promoting Equal and Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making Systems: A Holistic Approac...
Background The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has been at the forefront of advancing gender equality and women's …
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 05/02/2024
Passionate students and professionals from around the globe attended the 2nd Winter Academy course "WTO Law on AntiDumping and Safeguard Measures”. And you? Looking for new learning and development opportunities? Check out our upcoming Summer Academy: www.wti.org/education/su...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 30/01/2024
What's peculiar about digital trade? And how is it regulated at multilateral and bilateral levels? Discover at our brand new course “Digital Trade Law” 11, 18, 25 April and 2 May 2024. On-site or online. Info and registration at www.wti.org/education/sh...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 29/01/2024
Interested in #Trade in #Services? Your last chance to register for the course “The Law and Policy of Trade in Services” (12-16 February), attend online or in Bern: wti.org/winter youtu.be/Fx1wRSaiacI?...
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The Law and Policy of Trade in Services - Winter Academy 2024
This course investigates the realms of law, economics, and policy in services trade, studying negotiation complexities in specific sectors. It also examines ...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 26/01/2024
What an incredible week! The first Winter Academy course, WTO Law on Border Measures and Trade Facilitation, is coming to an end and we already miss this active, engaged and dynamic group of students! Check out our complete academic offer at wti.org
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 23/01/2024
In less than two weeks the course “WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures” starts. Hurry up! Register to attend (online, if you want) TODAY! youtu.be/YPV91mGeWVY?...
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WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures - Winter Academy
Embark on a thorough exploration of the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures through this comprehensive course. Look into the intricate con...
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 19/01/2024
The conference "The Economics and Law of Space-Based Commerce” was a great success! Here's a photo summary: bit.ly/3tYRedH
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World Trade Institute, University of Bern @wti.bsky.social · 16/01/2024
LAST CALL! There are a few spots left for our Winter Academy courses in February. - WTO Law on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures - The Law and Policy of Trade in Services Hurry up and secure your place today! More info and applications here: www.wti.org/education/wi...
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