The leading candidates to replace the head of the WTO later this year - from Kenya and Nigeria - both know they'll get nowhere without US backing
The appointment of heads of international organisations is a process that is as political as it is strategic and, well, unfair, with attendant pushing and shoving to get to the front of the queue.
Some appointments are cast in stone, so to speak; the World Bank president is always appointed by the US, and the head of the International Monetary Fund is always appointed by the Europeans. This is part of the postwar bargain, and common knowledge...A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.Registered on the BusinessLIVE, Business Day, Financial Mail or Rand Daily Mail websites? Sign in with the same details.
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