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World Trade Organization must 'reform or die': Talks facilitator

The World Trade Organization faces an existential crisis. Reform is crucial for its survival. Ministers will meet in Cameroon next month to discuss overhauling the global trade body. The organization's effectiveness is questioned due to consensus rules and a crippled dispute system. A reform work plan will be presented for endorsement. The urgency for change is palpable.

4 Feb 2026 9:05 am