The aim of this call for contributions is to select relevant research papers for publication, following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations on 27 February 2023 to strengthen cooperation with a view to increasing the participation of French-speaking countries in the multilateral trading system.

Contributions will be selected on a competitive basis by a selection committee made up of experts from the WTO and OIF Secretariats. The selection committee would like to receive research proposals on the following topics:

• Digital trade governance for greater competitiveness and inclusiveness
• Digital trade governance and regional integration
• The role of digital trade in ensuring sustainability

Submissions should be written in English or French. More information and submission guidelines for interested contributors can be found here.