May 4, 2021
Our host, Mr. Axel M. Addy, former Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chief Negotiator for WTO accession of Liberia, interviewed two brilliant women who are working towards transforming the Iraqi economy through their respective roles in the public and private sectors. Ms. Nidhal Sebri, Director of the WTO Section in the Ministry of Trade, explains how the multilateral trading system and WTO accession can support the Government's efforts in addressing the drivers of conflict in Iraq. Ms. Alice Bosley, who is the co-founder of Five One Labs, a start-up incubator in the Iraqi Kurdistan region, points to the role of the private sector in harnessing meaningful employment and economic inclusion to disincentivise conflict and support peace. Together, they illustrate the critical importance of public-private collaboration and dialogue to support peace and economic prosperity through trade.
Guest:
- Ms. Alice Bosley, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Five One Labs
- Ms. Nidhal Sebri, Director, WTO Section, Ministry of Trade, Iraq
Host:
- Mr. Axel M. Addy, Former Minister of Commerce and Chief Negotiator of Liberia's Accession to the WTO
