WTO General Council Reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a Second Term
November 29, 2024
Geneva – The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has reappointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term. The decision was taken at a special meeting held on November 29, 2024, following a comprehensive review of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s performance during her first term.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude to the General Council for their trust and confidence, and pledged to continue working tirelessly to promote global trade and cooperation.
Under Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership, the WTO has made significant progress in several areas, including:
- Revitalizing the dispute settlement system: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has championed reforms to the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism, which had been facing challenges in recent years. She has worked with member countries to improve transparency and predictability in the dispute settlement process.
- Advancing trade negotiations: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has played a key role in facilitating trade negotiations between WTO members. She has helped to launch new initiatives, such as the Joint Statement on Trade and Sustainable Development, which aims to ensure that trade policies contribute to sustainable development.
- Promoting inclusiveness and diversity: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is committed to promoting inclusiveness and diversity throughout the WTO. She has established a task force to address gender equality and has actively sought to engage with developing countries and marginalized groups.
- Responding to global challenges: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has led the WTO’s response to global challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. She has worked with member countries to facilitate the flow of essential goods and services, and to address the economic impacts of these crises.
In their decision to reappoint Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, the General Council members highlighted her strong leadership, her commitment to multilateralism, and her ability to build consensus among a diverse group of countries. They expressed their confidence that she will continue to guide the WTO effectively through the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s second term as Director-General will begin on March 1, 2025. She is the first woman and the first African to hold this position.
WTO General Council reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second term
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