Title of the activity
Regional Workshop on the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) for Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Caucasus (CEECAC) Members and Observers
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
The overall objectives of the regional workshop are to improve the capacity of government officials to analyse policy choices, address multidisciplinary issues, and foster smooth domestic coordination. This will be achieved through an enhanced understanding of policy issues related to public health, technology transfer, and their relationship with WTO Agreements. Special focus will be given to the challenges faced and lessons learned from technology transfer in various sectors, including the diffusion of climate change and adaptation technologies. The Workshop will combine lectures by experts, interactive discussions, and case studies, as well as knowledge sharing by participants.
Venue
Austria
City
JVI center
Trade topic
Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
4
Activity Level
selection process
The Application Form (on formstack) must be returned, completed and signed by the candidate as well as by the nominating national authority which presents the candidate, via the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO, to the Logistics Unit, WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation.
Application form is available on: https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2024_trips_policy_issues_workshop_for_ceecac_members_and_observers_application_form
Application form is available on: https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2024_trips_policy_issues_workshop_for_ceecac_members_and_observers_application_form
Pre-requisite
Applications will only be considered from candidates who have experience and current job descriptions directly relevant to the subject of the Workshop. At equal level of competence, preference will be given to applicants for whom the training will be most relevant. Prior participation in WTO training activities in these areas (or equivalent training provided by another competent international organization) would be considered an advantage. Alternatively however, applicants may also show commensurate knowledge or professional experience.
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
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Georgia
Iran
Israel
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Moldova, Republic of
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Serbia
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan