The WTO = World Trade Organization has revealed that while the world's trade volume will recover rapidly this year, the growth will slow down due to the delay in vaccination of the new coronavirus vaccine in developing countries next year, and fair distribution of vaccines Is complaining that it is necessary.
On March 31, the WTO released its latest forecast on world trade volume.
According to this, the world trade volume of goods fell by 5.3% last year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but as a result of the continued large-scale economic measures in each country, it increased by 8% rapidly. It is expected to recover to.
However, in 2022 next year, the growth rate will slow to 4% due to delays in vaccination in developing countries and regional disparities, and he points out that the new coronavirus will still be the biggest threat to world trade. I will.
In a press conference, WTO Secretary-General Ngozi Okonjoiware said, "If the vaccine supply continues to be in short supply, the growth rate may be even lower than expected. To enable quick and equitable vaccination worldwide. This is the most effective measure for a sustainable economic recovery. "