Symposium: Trade and Women’s Economic Empowerment “Growing economies through trade – empowering women” – World Trade Organization

Event Organization and Disclaimer

Overview

The event has been organized solely under the responsibility of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat. It is important to note that the content and proceedings of this event do not necessarily reflect the positions or opinions of WTO member countries.

Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

While the event is independently organized, it aligns with the broader objectives of the WTO to support sustainable development globally. The WTO’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is integral to its mission, particularly in the following areas:

1. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
   • Promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth through trade facilitation.
2. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
   • Encouraging equitable trade practices that help reduce inequalities within and among countries.
3. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
   • Strengthening global partnerships, including trade cooperation, to achieve sustainable development.

Legal and Procedural Clarifications

• The event’s organization does not affect the rights and obligations of WTO members under existing WTO agreements.
• Opinions expressed during the event are independent and do not bind WTO members.

Conclusion

This disclaimer underscores the WTO Secretariat’s commitment to transparency and the promotion of sustainable development through trade, while respecting the sovereign positions of its member states and their obligations under international agreements.

1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed or Connected

The article provided is a disclaimer related to an event organized by the WTO Secretariat. Although the content is limited and does not explicitly discuss specific issues, the context of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its activities generally connects to several SDGs related to economic growth, trade, and international cooperation.

1. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – WTO activities promote sustained economic growth and productive employment through trade facilitation.
2. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The WTO fosters global partnerships and cooperation among countries, which is essential for achieving sustainable development.

2. Specific Targets Under Those SDGs Identified

1. Under SDG 8:
   • Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances.
   • Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities and decent job creation.
2. Under SDG 17:
   • Target 17.10: Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system under the WTO.
   • Target 17.11: Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports.

3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied to Measure Progress

The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, based on the identified targets and the WTO context, the following indicators are implied:

• Indicator 8.1.1: Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita.
• Indicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment.
• Indicator 17.10.1: Worldwide weighted tariff-average.
• Indicator 17.11.1: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports.

4. Table: SDGs, Targets and Indicators

Source: wto.org