Title of the activity
National Workshop on Trade in Services
Activity Type
National
Description
Botswana is currently negotiating the Protocol on Trade in Services under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the SADC Protocol on Trade in Services. Therefore, technical assistance was requested to address institutional challenges that hinder:
• Development of comprehensive schedules that are GATS compliant (offers) and analyzing requests.
• Ability to navigate between services trade barriers with the freedom to regulate. And
• Understanding the intricacies of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) and their pivotal role in facilitating international trade in services, and lastly
• Botswana’s participation in international discussions /negotiations on services trade
• Development of comprehensive schedules that are GATS compliant (offers) and analyzing requests.
• Ability to navigate between services trade barriers with the freedom to regulate. And
• Understanding the intricacies of Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) and their pivotal role in facilitating international trade in services, and lastly
• Botswana’s participation in international discussions /negotiations on services trade
Venue
Botswana
City
Gaborone
Trade topic
Trade in Services
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
4
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
Invited Members and Observers:
Botswana