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 Group, Cuba and India.
H.E. Xolelwa MLUMBI-PETER, Ambassador of South Africa to the WTO, addressed the audience on various developmental aspects of WTO reform. H.E. Mr. Dagfinn SØRLI, Ambassador of Norway and Patrick Low from FMG also shared their views as discussants. Jonathan Fried from FMG moderated the meeting.
More than 20 participants participated in the brainstorming, including members of FMG, Friends of FMG and Punta del Este Group (PEG), ambassadors of WTO members, and representatives from related international organizations and institutions.
Annex:
Program of the brainstorming
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15:00-15:05 |
Opening Remarks Speaker: Xiankun LU (FMG) |
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15:05-15:45 |
Presentations Moderator: Jonathan Fried (FMG) |
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15:05-15:25 |
Speaker: H.E. Ms Xolelwa MLUMBI-PETER (South Africa) |
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15:25-15:35 |
Discussant: H.E. Mr. Dagfinn SØRLI (Norway) |
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15:35-15:45 |
Discussant: Patrick LOW (FMG) |
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15:45-16:30 |
Discussions Moderator: Jonathan Fried (FMG) |
Confirmed Participants
1.FMG/FFMG/PEG members
Daniel Crosby (FMG)
Jonathan Fried (FMG, moderator)
Stuart Harbinson (FMG)
Patrick Low (FMG, discussant)
Xiankun Lu (FMG)
Evan Rogerson (FMG)
Thu-lang Tran Wasescha (FMG)
2.WTO Missions
Egypt: H.E. Ahmed Ihab Gamaleldin, Ambassador
Sweden: H.E. Mikael Anzén, Ambassador
South Africa: H.E. Ms Xolelwa MLUMBI-PETER, Ambassador (Speaker)
Norway: H.E. Mr. Dagfinn SØRLI, Ambassador (Discussant)
Australia: Patricia Holmes, DPR
Canada: Martin Moen, DPR
European Union: Hiddo Houben, DPR
Korea: Lee miyon, DPR
Switzerland: Sonja Hürlimann, DPR
Argentina: Gustavo Rutilo, Minister
3.Other Stakeholders
Pierre Sauve, World Bank
Christian Bluth, Bertelsmann Stiftung
Hajo Lanz, FES Geneva
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