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Dec 2024
39m 28s

Re-globalizing trade: a youth perspectiv...

World Trade Organization
About this episode

On the last day of the Public Forum 2024, we brought together a dynamic group of young entrepreneurs and activists from around the world for the plenary debate titled “Re-globalizing trade for an inclusive tomorrow: the youth perspective”. This episode brings their concrete proposals to shape a more sustainable and inclusive global economy that better serves future generations. 

 

Watch the full session here.

Speakers in this podcast: 

Nicolás Albertoni, moderator

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uruguay

Simon Berthoud

Head of Communication and Member Engagement, Climate Alliance Switzerland

 

Bonnie Chiu

Owner and Managing Director, The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC)

 

Stephanie Eyram Akrumah

Director, Centre for Green Growth (CenGG)

 

Gerardo Matteo

Director of Government Platforms, GLASS

 

Lili Vessereau

Teaching Fellow, Harvard University

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Director-General, World Trade Organization

Host: Javier Gutiérrez

Counsellor in External Relations, World Trade Organization

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