At the World Cotton Day 2024 opening ceremony in Cotonou, Benin, on 7 October, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted the WTO’s progress in supporting the cotton sector. She praised Benin for hosting the event and emphasized Africa’s growing cotton investment opportunities. “I hope this World Cotton Day serves as a platform to coordinate our efforts to improve the conditions for cotton farmers and supports transformation of the sector, focusing on sustainable development and maximizing gains in growth, jobs and opportunities,” she said.
