GEN19-15

Title of the activity
FES/WTO Regional Dialogue for Civil Society and Media from Southern Africa - Challenges for the Multilateral Trading System, Perspectives from Southern Africa
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
The objective of the workshop is to improve understanding of the WTO by journalists, civil society and business; to discuss WTO's scope and functions; to provide an update on the state of affairs in ongoing negotiations and other issues in the WTO; to get a perspective on current challenges in Southern Africa.
Venue
South Africa
City
Johannesburg
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
Activity Level
Target Audience
Civil society/NGO
Language
English
Application Deadline
17/09/2019
Key Result
4. Non-governmental stakeholders and legislators are aware of and knowledgeable about WTO work and issues
Key Output
4.1: Specific outreach activities organized for legislators, journalists, business and NGOs on WTO issues and trade policies
Chapter
20. Outreach for legislators, journalists, civil society and businesses
Invited Members and Observers:
Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
South Africa
Zambia
Zimbabwe