Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
PanamapoliticianFemaleb. 19549.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and international development expert currently serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She is the first woman and the first African to hold this position. Okonjo-Iweala has previously held the role of Finance Minister in Nigeria and has worked at the World Bank for over two decades, where she played a crucial role in various global economic initiatives. In her recent address at the Paris summit on AI, she highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to significantly boost global trade, while also cautioning about the risks it poses to gender pay equity.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emphasized that the agreement contributes to establishing a common regulatory framework capable of reducing costs and opening new opportunities.
Desafíos y oportunidades en comercio electrónico y aduanasPanama· 2026-06-22WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged China to change its growth model at the Munich Security Conference.
WTO calls on China to rethink its growth model
Taiwan· 2026-02-15
The head of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, engaged in a humorous discussion about Finland's influence in the world.
Стубб пошутил о мощи Финляндии и «своих 190 см» — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-14
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala laid the foundation stone of the incubation park during the convocation ceremony.
ABU VC Hails Governor's Support for Kano's Industrial Reviva
Nigeria· 2026-02-02
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization and serves on the WEF board.
Bund nimmt Vergütung von WEF-CEO Börge Brende ins Visier
Switzerland· 2026-02-01
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the trend of trade agreements that comply with WTO rules.
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Vietnam· 2026-01-28
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization who discussed the impact of global tariffs.
La OMC descarta que el mundo vuelva a ser como antes de los aranceles de TrumpPanama· 2026-01-26
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that uncertainty would linger and countries must invest in their own resilience.
World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say
Guyana· 2026-01-25
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that uncertainty would linger and countries must invest in their own resilience.
World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs sayGuyana· 2026-01-24Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, commented on the surprising stability of global trade amidst disruptions.
Lagarde alerta en Davos de los riesgos de una distribución desigual de la riqueza | Economía
Spain· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that global trade has faced the most severe shock in 80 years.
世界经济论坛年会呼吁以对话和合作应对世界之变--国际--人民网
China· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the head of the World Trade Organization and was present at the event with Christine Lagarde.
«Europa-Bashing»: Christine Lagarde kritisiert LutnickSwitzerland· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
დავოსის ფორუმი, როგორც ძველი მსოფლიო წესრიგის შენარჩუნების „ბოლო შანსი“
Georgia· 2026-01-18
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, is expected to attend.
Trump, Dialog und globale Themen im FokusSwitzerland· 2026-01-13
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that standards and regulations are increasingly decisive in determining market access for African agribusinesses.
WTO Launches Initiative to Help African SMEs Comply with Global Trade Rules | News
Liberia· 2025-12-11Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is mentioned among the powerful women in the Forbes list.
Sheinbaum destaca entre las mujeres más poderosas del mundo; ocupa el lugar 5 en la lista de Forbes
Mexico· 2025-12-10
Li Qiang engaged with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the summit.
李强出席二十国集团领导人第二十次峰会第二及第三阶段会议 _光明网China· 2025-11-24
WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for reforms in the global trading system during the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
‘World not doing tit for tat with US,’ WTO head says at G20 summit – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-23
WTO Chief weighs in on tariff threats, trade wars, and more.
Rep.-elect Grijalva plans to ‘personally’ confront Speaker Johnson over delayed swearing-in
United States· 2025-11-12
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
ممثلة موريتانيا لدى الأمم المتحدة في جنيف تقدم للمديرة العامة لمنظمة التجارة العالمية قبول موريتانيا لاتفاقية دعم مصايد الأسماك
Mauritania· 2025-11-10
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the WTO Chief who weighs in on tariff threats and trade wars.
How a climate journalist got closer to the story: learning to scuba diveUnited States· 2025-11-07
WTO Chief weighs in on tariff threats, trade wars, and more.
‘I would help’: JPMorgan Chase CEO says he will work with Mamdani if askedUnited States· 2025-11-06
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, is on the prize council that decides the awards.
Royal draws on stars Kylie Minogue, Shawn Mendes for climate awards in Brazil
Australia· 2025-11-04
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that US tariffs have caused the most serious damage to international trade in the last 80 years.
FT узнала, что США продолжили втайне платить взносы в ВТО — РБКRussia· 2025-10-30
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the importance of international trade despite current challenges.
مبادرة مستقبل الاستثمار .. مديرة منظمة التجارة العالمية تؤكد قوة التجارة الدولية رغم التحديات
Saudi Arabia· 2025-10-28WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged the U.S. and China to de-escalate trade tensions.
Trump says 100% tariffs on China not sustainable, still plans to meet XiGuyana· 2025-10-19
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is calling on the United States and China to ease rising trade tensions.
World Trade Organization chief urges U.S. and China to de-escalate trade war
Belize· 2025-10-18
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, urged the United States and China to ease trade tensions.
تحذيرات من التوترات التجارية بين أميركا والصين
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-17Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala praised China's decision to forgo 'developing country' status as a significant milestone for the WTO.
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Hong Kong· 2025-10-16Ministers will discuss the future of the multilateral trading system with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
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Lithuania· 2025-10-13