Activities
The Friends of Multilateralism Group
Instructions for participation in FMG events
- When participating in events organized by the FMG either virtually or in person, participants should indicate their names, titles and their affiliation (for example, Amb./PR XXX, “France”or “French Mission to the WTO”).
- Affiliations should reflect the official nomenclature used by the WTO.
- IGO and NGOs should use their official affiliation (for example,“WEF” or “World Economic Forum”).
- When making interventions, participants should also use the above-mentioned nomenclature.
FMG Internal Brainstorming on OECD Instruments on Competitive Neutrality
On July 5th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an internal brainstorming on the recent legal instrument “Recommendation of the Council on Competitive Neutrality” of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). ...
FMG Brainstorming “The future of GVCs and FDI: Policy challenges beyond the Pandemic”
On June 26th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an online brainstorming titled “The future of GVCs and FDI: Policy challenges beyond the Pandemic”. This session was based on the recent report FMG member Simon Evenett’s report...
FMG Hosts the Second Online Brainstorming on CSIS report “Toward a New Global Trade Framework”
On June 4th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized the second online brainstorming with a wider audience on the report “Toward a New Global Trade Framework” (https://www.csis.org/analysis/toward-new-global-trade-framework) of the Center for...
FMG Brainstorming on “China Trade Policy Preview” (T-PP)
On 21st May 2021, Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized an online brainstorming session on China Trade Policy. Clemens Boonekamp from FMG moderated this meeting. Professor Cui Fan, Deputy General Secretary and Director of Research at China Society...
FMG & PEG brainstorming on Trade and Health
On May 11th 2021, Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) and The Punta del Este Group (PEG) co-organized an online brainstorming on Trade and Health. This session was based on following papers: Proposal by South Africa and India (Waiver from certain provisions...
FMG Online Brainstorming on Plurilateral Negotiations and Outcomes in the WTO
On April 29th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an online brainstorming on the recent paper “Plurilateral Negotiations and Outcomes in the WTO” (https://fmg-geneva.org/7-plurilateral-negotiations-and-outcomes-in-the-wto/) by Hamid Mamdouh,...
FMG Online Brainstorming on CSIS report “Toward a New Global Trade Framework”
On April 13th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an internal online brainstorming on the recent report “Toward a New Global Trade Framework” (https://www.csis.org/analysis/toward-new-global-trade-framework) of the Center for Strategic and...
FMG Virtual Briefing on WTO Negotiation on Domestic Regulation on Service
On March 25th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an internal online briefing on the WTO negotiation on Domestic Regulation on Service. Jaime Coghi, Minister Counsellor of Mission of Costa Rica to the WTO, and Chair of the Joint Statement...
FMG Online Brainstorming on Indian Trade Policy Orientation
On March 27th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized an internal online brainstorming on Indian Trade Policy Orientation. Dr. Mohan Kumar, former Ambassador of India to the WTO, delivered an presentation about the Indian trade policy...
FMG Brainstorming on Developmental Aspects of WTO Reform
On March 9th 2021, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) has organized a virtual brainstorming on developmental aspects of WTO reform based on the proposal titled “Strengthening the WTO to Promote Development and Inclusivity” (WT/GC/W/778/Rev.3) tabled by African...