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From 30 to 31 October 2025, the University of Rwanda (UR) hosted an international research conference on Trade, Development, Innovation, and Commercialization to facilitate knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers.

The International Research Conference on Trade and Development was held on December 5-6, 2024, at the Nobleza Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. The conference brought together scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, and development practitioners to discuss key issues related to global trade and its impact on economic development.

"Prof Jonas Barayandema, the WTO Chair Holder at University of Rwanda was honoured to meet Ambassador Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director General of WTO during his visit in Rwanda on 11/12/2023 at Serena Hotel.

According to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, the new Chairs Programme members will contribute to the existing role of in enhancing knowledge and understanding of the international trading system among academics and policy makers in beneficiary countries.

The University of Rwanda (UR), College of Business and Economics in line with the collaboration agreement with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to implement the World Trade Organisation Chairs Programme (WCP) Phase III in Rwanda organized an official launch event on 08/06/2023 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).