Economics

Meet the Nigerian Corruption Cop Lagarde Expects Will ‘Rock’ the WTO

  • Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala poised to be the first female WTO leader
  • She’s pledging a fresh look at the dysfunctional trade body

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Photographer: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP
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The incoming chief of the World Trade Organization has a reputation for shaking up the guardians of wealth and power that will come in handy in her new role.