Title of the activity
Regional Trade Policy Course for Government Officials Central and Eastern European, Central Asian and Caucasus Members and Observers of the WTO.
Activity Type
Regional Trade Policy Course
Description
The Regional Trade Policy Course (RTPC) is an intermediate training course set at Level 2 of WTO's Progressive Learning Strategy (PLS) for training and capacity building. The RTPC is designed for a "generalist" audience of government officials who have undertaken basic WTO training (PLS Level 1).
The RTPC objectives are to: 1) Improve participants understanding of the main provisions of the multilateral trade agreements and enhance their understanding of the application of the main WTO Agreements in the regional context; 2) Increase participants capacity to access and utilize WTO information resources including the WTO legal texts; 3) Enhance participants’ negotiation skills and improve their practical skills for understanding and implementing the WTO Agreements; 4) Expand participants' WTO-related contact network.
Selected participants must be ready to devote eight hours per week during the online component of the course. Also, during the face to face component, participants will be expected to be present full time and to come prepared to engage in active learning, which will include making presentations and engaging in discussions on the challenges faced by their respective country/customs territory. They will also be given a final exam. Successful participants will be duly recognised jointly by the WTO and the Georgian State University.
The RTPC objectives are to: 1) Improve participants understanding of the main provisions of the multilateral trade agreements and enhance their understanding of the application of the main WTO Agreements in the regional context; 2) Increase participants capacity to access and utilize WTO information resources including the WTO legal texts; 3) Enhance participants’ negotiation skills and improve their practical skills for understanding and implementing the WTO Agreements; 4) Expand participants' WTO-related contact network.
Selected participants must be ready to devote eight hours per week during the online component of the course. Also, during the face to face component, participants will be expected to be present full time and to come prepared to engage in active learning, which will include making presentations and engaging in discussions on the challenges faced by their respective country/customs territory. They will also be given a final exam. Successful participants will be duly recognised jointly by the WTO and the Georgian State University.
Venue
Georgia
City
Georgian National University
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
120
Activity Level
selection process
Interested candidates need to submit the online application form.
Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Mission/ Embassy to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by email to the WTO Regional Trade Policy Courses Unit (email:rtpc@wto.org) .
All candidates must satisfy the nomination and selection criteria. To allow for a broad selection process, governments are encouraged to submit up to three candidates for consideration. Depending on the number of candidates from the entire region, determination will be made on the precise number of participants.
Applications are equally welcome from qualified women and men. The selection results will be communicated to the candidates and their Permanent Mission to the WTO.
Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Mission/ Embassy to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by email to the WTO Regional Trade Policy Courses Unit (email:rtpc@wto.org) .
All candidates must satisfy the nomination and selection criteria. To allow for a broad selection process, governments are encouraged to submit up to three candidates for consideration. Depending on the number of candidates from the entire region, determination will be made on the precise number of participants.
Applications are equally welcome from qualified women and men. The selection results will be communicated to the candidates and their Permanent Mission to the WTO.
Pre-requisite
(i) Candidates should have successfully completed in the past 4 years, the WTO e-Learning course "Introduction to the WTO" or the Geneva-based Introductory Trade Policy Course for LDCs (formerly 'Introduction Course for LDCs'). In exceptional circumstances, consideration will be given to candidates who do not meet the aforementioned criteria, but who possess knowledge or professional experience that is demonstrably commensurate with the course's requirements;
(ii) Candidates should have at least three years of professional experience and be currently working in their national administration in the field of the formulation and conduct of trade policy, with the definite expectation of continuing to work, or being assigned further responsibilities, in this field. Preference will be given to those who have completed university studies in economics, law, or a related subject, or have acquired equivalent experience as civil servants in their administrations;
(iii) Candidates must be fully proficient in spoken and written English as the RTPC will be conducted in English. An understanding of the language is not sufficient. Where English is not a working language of the candidate's country a language proficiency certificate must be submitted along with the WTO Nomination Form. Online interviews of candidates may be carried out to evaluate their level of English proficiency; and
(iv) Candidates must be ready to devote eight hours per week during the online component of the course and be present full time during the face-to-face component.
(ii) Candidates should have at least three years of professional experience and be currently working in their national administration in the field of the formulation and conduct of trade policy, with the definite expectation of continuing to work, or being assigned further responsibilities, in this field. Preference will be given to those who have completed university studies in economics, law, or a related subject, or have acquired equivalent experience as civil servants in their administrations;
(iii) Candidates must be fully proficient in spoken and written English as the RTPC will be conducted in English. An understanding of the language is not sufficient. Where English is not a working language of the candidate's country a language proficiency certificate must be submitted along with the WTO Nomination Form. Online interviews of candidates may be carried out to evaluate their level of English proficiency; and
(iv) Candidates must be ready to devote eight hours per week during the online component of the course and be present full time during the face-to-face component.
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
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Israel
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyz Republic
Moldova, Republic of
Montenegro
North Macedonia
Russian Federation
Serbia
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Georgia