Source: WTO
Headline: DG thanks 2024 Young Trade Leaders, group issues report on youth attitudes to trade
The Young Trade Leaders Programme was launched in 2024 to bring young people closer to the work of the WTO. Over the past year, the group have developed their trade expertise, organized a range of activities in their home countries on key trade issues, and highlighted emerging trade priorities for young people.
Recognizing their input, the Director-General urged the outgoing cohort to continue their important engagement at all levels as they further their careers. She also encouraged the group to share their expertise with the new cohort and help build a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders.
The Global Youth Consultations Report on Trade issued by the group presents the outcomes of a series of regional consultations led by the 2024 WTO Young Trade Leaders, with over 100 young people across six continents articulating their priorities, insights and recommendations for international trade policy.
Despite the varied geographical and socio-economic background of the participants in the consultations, a common narrative emerged in the report: trade can be a tool to address the world’s evolving challenges.
Read the report here.
About the Young Trade Leaders programme
The Young Trade Leaders Programme aims to foster a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people.
More information on the programme is available here.
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