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Agricultural trade at a crossroads with Latin American, Caribbean, and African Perspectives for Post-MC14

Organized by IFPRI, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the CGIAR Science Program on Policy Innovations

June 30, 2026

  • 9:00 – 11:00 am (America/New_York)
  • 3:00 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)
  • 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata)
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This event will be livestreamed in English on this page. Live interpretation in Spanish and French will be available via Zoom. Additional details will be provided closer to the event.

Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, and podcast will be available in the days following the event.

Agricultural trade is facing an increasingly complex environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, climate pressures, and growing trade disruptions. These developments are reshaping trade flows, affecting food security, and challenging the ability of existing institutions and policy frameworks to respond effectively. These pressures are also creating new opportunities for developing regions to strengthen their competitiveness, resilience, and participation in global markets. Understanding these changes is essential for identifying practical pathways toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and predictable agricultural trading system.

Join us for the launch of Agricultural Trade at a Crossroads—with Latin American, Caribbean, and African Perspectives for Post-MC14. This seminar will bring together the book’s authors, policymakers, representatives from international organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of agricultural trade and trade governance, including key findings of the book and priorities for a constructive agenda following the 14thMinisterial Conference of the WTO. Four thematic panels will cover global developments, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and opportunities for cooperation. Discussions will highlight implications for food security, sustainability, competitiveness, regional integration, and the future of the WTO, as well as opportunities for strengthening dialogue and collaboration between Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa.

Opening Remarks 

  • Ruth Hill, Director, Markets, Trade, and Institutions, IFPRI
  • H.E. Girma Amente, African Union High Representative to the World Trade Organization  

Introduction to the Book 

  • Valeria Piñeiro, Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), IFPRI

Session I: Global Trade at a Crossroads 

  • Geopolitical Change and the New Agricultural Trade Environment: Martin Piñeiro, Chair of the Committee, Agriculture of the Argentine Council of International Relations (CARI)
  • The Future of WTO Agricultural Negotiations: Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI

Session II: Latin America and the Caribbean 

  • Trade Structure, Competitiveness, and Disruptions: Jorge Armando Rueda Gallardo, Consultant, IFPRI; Chair Professor, Universidad de Los Andes
  • The Region’s Role in Global Agricultural Markets: Nelson Illescas, Coordinador de Estrategia y Contenido, Grupo de Países Productores del Sur (GPS)

Session III: Africa 

  • Agricultural Trade Performance and Structural Barriers: Moukaila M. Takpara, Consultant, Trade Policy Analyst, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa
  • Africa’s Key Issues in WTO Negotiations, MC14 and Beyond: Sunday Ogwuche, Delegate Nigeria Delegation, World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Regional Integration and the AfCFTA: Leysa Maty Sall, Economist-Consultant, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Closing Dialogue: Building a Post-MC14 Agenda for Agricultural Trade 

  • Elisabetta Gotor, Director, Land Resource Economics Unit, and Program Leader, Performance, Innovation and Strategic Analysis for Impact, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
  • Ruben Echeverria, Principal Officer Agriculture Development, Gates Foundation (GF)
  • Ambassador Elvis Toolouta Shiweda, Permanent Representative of Namibia to the United Nations Office  

Closing Remarks 

  • Diego Alfieri, Career Diplomat, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty)

Moderator  

  • Valeria Piñeiro, Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), IFPRI

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