Location: Faculty Lounge
COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
The World Trade Organization (WTO) oversees the rules of global commerce and works to ensure trade flows smoothly, predictably, and fairly. Delegates negotiate on tariffs, subsidies, and intellectual property, and simulate dispute settlement to resolve trade conflicts. The aim is to balance national development goals with open, rules-based trade.
TOPICS OF DEBATE
Topic 1: Advocating for the end of national/global trade tariffs
Topic 2: The question of addressing food security through international trade policies
CHAIRS
Head Chair
Vaanya Kapur – ISB
Email: 20910@students.isb.ac.th
Introductory Message:
Hello! My name is Vaanya, and I’m a Grade 11 student at the International School Bangkok, currently pursuing the IB. I have a strong interest in economics and all things STEM. I’m excited to chair this committee and look forward to the interesting debates on our topics!
Deputy Chair
Zhen Zhen Zhang – ISM
Email: zhangz@ismanila.org
Introductory Message:
Hello everyone! I am Zhenzhen, a senior at International School Manila. I am the deputy chair of the World Trade Organization at IASAS this year and look forward to navigating our two pressing and substantial topics with everyone. This is my second time at IASAS MUN, and I am truly excited to return to this wonderful community and to learn alongside so many incredible individuals both in and out of the conference, on the wonderful campus of ISKL.