Secretariat and budget

摘要

WTO recruitment rose in 2019, with 51 vacancies filled against 41 in 2018. Staff numbers slightly decreased from 627 to 623 due to a large number of retirements. The Human Resources Division continued to reallocate resources to high-priority areas, particularly in dispute settlement. A mandatory e-learning module - "Respect&Harmony@WTO" - was developed to ensure staff fully understand their rights and obligations.