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WTO Conference Highlights Shift to Value Creation in African Economies

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 29
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At the WTO Presidential Conferences on October 29, 2026, President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire supported the call for re-globalization made by Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. He stated that this process requires improving infrastructure, developing skills, and facilitating access to financing. The aim is to help developing countries move away from exporting raw materials toward value creation and industrial transformation.

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The discussion emphasizes a strategic shift for developing nations in Africa, moving beyond primary commodity exports. By focusing on industrial production, innovation, and technology transfer, countries aim to increase competitiveness and capture greater value in the global economy.

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