Overview
The Qatar Chair of the World Trade Organization Chairs Programme (WCP) at the College of Law, Hamad Bin Khalifa University serves as a local, regional, and international hub for research, teaching, and policy dialogue at the intersection of international trade law, digital transformation, and industrial policy.
By fostering collaboration across academia, government, international organizations, and the private sector, the chair contributes to shaping informed, inclusive, and forward-looking approaches to international trade governance in the digital age.
About the WTO Chairs Programme
The WTO Chairs Programme (WCP) aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of the multilateral trading system among academics and policymakers. It supports the development of academic curricula and promotes trade-related research and activities at universities and research institutions, particularly in developing and least developed countries. More information on the program can be found here.
Asia WTO Chairs Programme Network (Asia-WCP Network)
The Asia WTO Chairs Programme Network (Asia-WCP Network) aims to strengthen collaboration, research, and capacity building among World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs and stakeholders across Asia.