Title of the activity
Subregional Workshop on Trade and Public Health for South-East Asian Members and Observers
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
The Secretariat of the World Trade Organization (WTO), in close collaboration with the Secretariats of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is organizing a Subregional Workshop for South-East Asian Members and Observers on Trade and Public Health.
The Workshop's content is multidisciplinary and based on the 2nd Edition of the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Study "Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation: Intersections between Public Health, Intellectual Property and Trade".
The Workshop will combine lectures by experts and interactive debates with participants. It will be complemented by an interactive session dedicated to the implementation and practical use of TRIPS flexibilities. To prepare for this session, selected participants will be requested to prepare a brief report in advance of the Workshop and share their experiences at the Workshop.
The Workshop's content is multidisciplinary and based on the 2nd Edition of the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Study "Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation: Intersections between Public Health, Intellectual Property and Trade".
The Workshop will combine lectures by experts and interactive debates with participants. It will be complemented by an interactive session dedicated to the implementation and practical use of TRIPS flexibilities. To prepare for this session, selected participants will be requested to prepare a brief report in advance of the Workshop and share their experiences at the Workshop.
Venue
Thailand
City
Bangkok
Trade topic
Trade and Public Health
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
Activity Level
selection process
WTO Members and Observers from the South-East Asia region eligible to benefit from training and technical cooperation activities, are cordially invited to submit up to three nominations of capital-based officials, from different government authorities or agencies. The WTO has provision to finance 32 participants (i.e., a return economy-class ticket, terminal expenses, and full board accommodation for the duration of the activity). Other administrative arrangements shall be communicated directly to the selected participants by the WTO Secretariat in due course. Selected participants will receive confirmation directly from the WTO Secretariat.
Pre-requisite
The Workshop is intended for a subregional audience with a focus on government officials working on health, intellectual property, and trade issues. Proficiency in English is required.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
India
Indonesia
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Malaysia
Maldives
Myanmar
Nepal
Philippines
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Timor-Leste
Viet Nam