WTO Launches 2024 Young Trade Leaders Initiative

The WTO has announced the candidates selected for the 2024 Young Trade Leaders Programme, a new initiative aimed at fostering a better understanding of the WTO’s work and international trade among young people. Eight individuals from six continents have been selected to participate in the inaugural programme, which lasts one year, starting from 7 August.

Aim of the Young Trade Leaders Programme

The Young Trade Leaders Programme has been established to bring young people closer to the work of the WTO. By creating a global network of enthusiastic young trade leaders, it aims at promoting a better understanding of the WTO's role in supporting international trade.

The Young Trade Leaders are invited to bring fresh ideas about the role of trade and the WTO, while also having the opportunity to learn about the organization's work and advance its mission.

More information on the programme is available here.

About the participants

Following a rigorous selection process, eight candidates were selected from almost 2,000 applications from around the world to form the first cohort of WTO Young Trade Leaders. The selected participants were chosen on the basis of their background and experience, and the strength of their application.

The selected candidates are:

• Eric Andrew, Nigeria, founder and team lead at agricultural non-profit AgrofixiNG
• Phoebe Britten, Australia, youth advocate and Founder and CEO of Inspire Tomorrow Education
• Hugh Jones, Canada, young lawyer in international trade
• Yassine Krouk, France, bachelor's student in political science at Sciences Po Lille
• Sunny Li, China, young professional in international relations
• Florencia Mastrorilli, Argentina, young lawyer in international trade
• Nasubila Ng'ambi, Malawi, researcher in international trade law
• Elina Sultanbekova, Kyrgyz Republic, bachelor's student in international relations

You can find more information on the participants here.