By AGGREY MUTAMBO More by this AuthorHopefuls for the World Trade Organization (WTO) director-general seat admit that the agency can only be reformed by member states. AdvertisementAmina told the envoys she will encourage member states pursue “reform, recovery and renewal”. NIGERIAN’S PROMISENgozi Okonji-Iweala has been an MD at the World Bank and finance minister in Nigeria. She told the panel that her stint at the World Bank toughened her negotiation skills, especially on economic reforms and debt relief. After making initial pitches, candidates will continue to “make themselves known” to WTO members until September 7.
Source: Daily Nation July 19, 2020 12:37 UTC