Euromed University of Fes present at the WTO Public Forum in Geneva

The Université Euromed de Fès was present at the 2023 Public Forum in Geneva through the participation of Prof. Hafsa El Bekri, a teacher-researcher at the Euromed Business School of UEMF and co-director of the Research Institute for European, Mediterranean, and African Studies (RIEMAS).

The 2023 World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum, which deals with the rules governing trade between countries, was held from September 12 to 15 in Geneva under the theme "It's time for action." This edition of the Forum aimed to explore how trade and the WTO can contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. It specifically addressed the services sector, digitalization, and inclusive trade policies in support of this goal.

Prof. El Bekri attended the proceedings of the 2023 Public Forum. She also moderated a session based on "The role of services liberalization under the AfCFTA Agreement in accelerating the green transition in Africa?" This session was an opportunity to highlight the importance of the services sector and its growth in ensuring the transition to a green economy in Africa.

During this meeting, the various speakers were able to interact to address the session's main question: "How could the AfCFTA Agreement accelerate the development of the services sector in Africa?"