Title of the activity
Priority Issues of LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System
Activity Type
Thematic course/Workshop
Description
The objective of this intermediate thematic course for LDCs (PLS level 2) is to deepen the participants' understanding of the key LDC issues being considered in the WTO, including the work programme on special and differential treatment (S&D), progress made in the implementation of decisions taken in favour of LDCs as well as capacity-building programmes. Possible issues of interest to LDCs in recent discussions as well as for the Twelfth WTO Ministerial Conference will also be taken up.
The first half of the course will focus on key LDC issues, namely S&D, preferential market access in goods and services, LDC issues in TRIPS and capacity-building initiatives (Aid for Trade Initiative, Enhanced Integrated Framework). The second half of the course will focus on the interests of LDCs in the current discussions in the WTO. Sessions, inter alia, will include a roundtable with LDC delegates on priorities for MC12, briefings on the status of negotiations in the areas of agriculture and fisheries subsidies, as well as discussions taking place under joint initiatives.
In terms of formats, the course will employ presentations, exercises and a round table discussion. This activity will be held in English.
The first half of the course will focus on key LDC issues, namely S&D, preferential market access in goods and services, LDC issues in TRIPS and capacity-building initiatives (Aid for Trade Initiative, Enhanced Integrated Framework). The second half of the course will focus on the interests of LDCs in the current discussions in the WTO. Sessions, inter alia, will include a roundtable with LDC delegates on priorities for MC12, briefings on the status of negotiations in the areas of agriculture and fisheries subsidies, as well as discussions taking place under joint initiatives.
In terms of formats, the course will employ presentations, exercises and a round table discussion. This activity will be held in English.
Venue
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
5
Activity Level
Pre-requisite
The course is targeted at mid-level Government officials from LDCs currently working on WTO related matters and who have completed the WTO e-learning course "Introduction to the WTO" or the face to face "Introduction Course for LDCs" in Geneva. In addition, the candidate must possess an excellent ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
21/06/2019
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
Chapter
4. Geneva-based Advanced Thematic Courses and topic-specific symposia for Capital-based officials
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Sao Tomé and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Vanuatu
Yemen
Zambia