Title of the activity
8th South-South Dialogue on Trade and Development
Activity Type
Global
Description
The South-South dialogue serves as a platform for LDCs and their South-South partners to discuss topics of mutual interests in the multilateral trading system. The 2026 South-South Dialogue is the 8th of its kind. It offers a unique opportunity to discuss trade and development priorities of LDCs prior to MC14. The focus of the event is on WTO reform and latest developments in capacity-building. The General Council Chair, the Reform Facilitator and Ambassadors from key delegations are expected to participate in the event.
Venue
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
1
Activity Level
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
09/02/2026
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:
Angola
Bangladesh
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Yemen
Zambia