| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative Name | TRaNJA (Trade Not Just Aid: Winners and Losers in the WTO) |
| Launched By | CUTS International |
| Objective | Revitalize the WTO as a fair, rule-based multilateral trading system. |
| Launch Event | High-level conference in Tokyo, Japan (2-4 December 2025) |
| Steering Committee | Co-chaired by Shashi Tharoor (India) and Pascal Lamy (ex-WTO DG). |
| Committee Composition | 21 global trade experts, policymakers, and academics from 16 countries. |
| Supporting Organization | Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (German political foundation). |
| Key Focus Areas | WTO reform, digital trade, climate-linked trade, South-South cooperation. |
| WTO's Current Relevance | 70% of global trade still operates under WTO's MFN terms. |
| WTO's Historical Impact | Global trade volume grew 45 times since the 1950s due to WTO rules. |
| Challenges Addressed | Rising unilateralism, protectionism, stalled negotiations, digital economy. |
| Proposed Reforms | Evidence-based recommendations, inclusive trade outcomes, political will. |
| Key Participants | Dr. Mia Mikic (NZ), Dr. Peter Draper (Univ. of Adelaide), trade experts. |
| WTO Basics | Established in 1995, ensures MFN treatment, dispute resolution. |
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