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WTO Formally Opens Process for Appointing Next Director-General

The World Trade Organization on Oct. 8 formally began the process for appointing the next director-general, the trade body announced. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose term ends Aug. 31, plans to seek reappointment. Member nations have until Nov. 8 to submit…

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nominations, after which candidates will have a three-month window ending Feb. 8 to "engage with members and present their qualifications." A choice is expected April 8.