Title of the activity
National Workshop on Transparency Mechanisms and Notifications
Activity Type
National
Description
The three-day workshop (24–26 February 2026) will focus on transparency mechanisms and notification processes within the WTO.
Key points will include a general introduction to the WTO, and sessions on transparency mechanisms, notification requirements, and navigating the WTO website.
Then, there will be sessions dedicated to specific notification areas—agriculture, market access, and SPS/TBT measures—with targeted discussions for relevant ministries and agencies, conducted either in groups or plenary. The last day will comprise sessions on trade remedies, trade in services, intellectual property, and regional trade agreements, concluding with a wrap-up meeting with key authorities.
Key points will include a general introduction to the WTO, and sessions on transparency mechanisms, notification requirements, and navigating the WTO website.
Then, there will be sessions dedicated to specific notification areas—agriculture, market access, and SPS/TBT measures—with targeted discussions for relevant ministries and agencies, conducted either in groups or plenary. The last day will comprise sessions on trade remedies, trade in services, intellectual property, and regional trade agreements, concluding with a wrap-up meeting with key authorities.
Venue
Kazakhstan
City
ASTANA
Trade topic
Transparency
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
Activity Level
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