What next for global trade?
The world economy, already sluggish before the coronavirus outbreak, is now likely to suffer a long and painful recession. In this virtual discussion, we look at the state of global trade today, consider the forces that are reshaping it and preview critical dynamics that will be covered in detail at the upcoming World Trade Symposium in 2021. Register Today for the World Trade Webinar
Tuesday 20 October
Opening remarks
Panel discussion: Where now for global trade—and how?
Keynote interview: Remaking trade for all
Doctor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Chair of the Board of Gavi, Economist & International Development Expert
Doctor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Chair of the Board of Gavi, Economist & International Development Expert
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an economist and international development expert with over 30 years of experience. She is Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and of the African Risk Capacity (ARC). She is Co-Chair of The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. She also sits on the Boards of Standard Chartered PLC and Twitter Inc. Previously, she served as Senior Advisor at Lazard from September 2015 – October 2019. Dr Okonjo-Iweala was recently appointed as AU Special Envoy to mobilise international financial support for the fight against COVID-19 and WHO Special Envoy for Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.
Closing remarks and key takeaways
Speakers
Doctor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Chair of the Board of Gavi, Economist & International Development Expert
Doctor Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Chair of the Board of Gavi, Economist & International Development Expert
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is an economist and international development expert with over 30 years of experience. She is Chair of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and of the African Risk Capacity (ARC). She is Co-Chair of The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate. She also sits on the Boards of Standard Chartered PLC and Twitter Inc. Previously, she served as Senior Advisor at Lazard from September 2015 – October 2019. Dr Okonjo-Iweala was recently appointed as AU Special Envoy to mobilise international financial support for the fight against COVID-19 and WHO Special Envoy for Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP
Secretary of State for International Trade, UK
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP
Secretary of State for International Trade, UK
Elizabeth Truss was appointed Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade on 24 July 2019 and appointed Minister for Women and Equalities on 10 September 2019. Entering Parliament in 2010, she was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare in September 2012. She served as the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from July 2014 until July 2016. Elizabeth was Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from July 2016 until June 2017. She was also Chief Secretary to the Treasury from June 2017 until July 2019. Previously Deputy Director at Reform, Elizabeth also worked in the energy and telecommunications industry for 10 years as a commercial manager and economics director, and is a qualified management accountant.
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