Title of the activity
Regional Workshop on Trade in Services for GCC Members
Activity Type
TA by partners - Regional
Description
The programme is a comprehensive training workshop for GCC members on trade in services. It covers a wide range of topics, beginning with an overview of the evolving role of services trade in development and a review of the GATS and its commitments. Participants engage in practical exercises on drafting schedules for trade commitments, contrasting negative and positive list scheduling, and applying analytical tools like the I-TIP Services, the WTO-World Bank Services Database, and the Trade in Services Competitiveness Dashboard. Additional sessions explore regional agreements, domestic regulatory practices, and the impact of regulatory measures on the services market. The workshop culminates in a services trade negotiation simulation that lets participants apply their learning in a dynamic, real-world context, complemented by tests, group discussions, and an evaluation session.
Venue
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
City
Riyadh
Trade topic
Trade in Services
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
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