RESUSCITATING The Multilateral Trading System
How tough were the selection rounds for the WTO?
The first of three selection rounds only began on September 7. Each of the first two rounds will result in the elimination of three of the eight candidates, leaving two for the final round. As candidates, we await the results, having campaigned for many weeks already. The tough part is not waiting for the selection results, it is selling a vision that makes sense to the maximum number of WTO members.
Why is now the time for an African to lead the WTO?
The WTO needs the best candidate available for the job. It is true that the WTO has never been headed by an African, or for that matter by a woman. If an African woman is selected, so much the better.
If you win, how will you invigorate the trading system, and promote global growth?
The new WTO Director General faces a formidable set of tasks.
