Title of the activity
Papua New Guinea TBT notification workshop
Activity Type
TA by partners - National
Description
WTO supported an UNCTAD-led workshop aimed at providing TBT officials in Papua New Guinea with the skills and tools necessary to prepare and submit TBT notifications via ePing. The workshop provided TBT officials with background on the Transparency obligations under the TBT Agreement, provided them with training on ePing, and supported them in drafting notifications on the Tobacco Control Act 2016, the Weights and Measures Regulation 1974, and the Vanilla standard. WTO's contribution to the workshop revolved around providing an introduction on ePing and working with participants on practical exercises to ensure they are proficient in using the platform.
Venue
Papua New Guinea
City
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Trade topic
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
1
Activity Level
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:
Papua New Guinea