Title of the activity
WTO Workshop for Arab Media
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
The World Trade Organization is organizing a two-day workshop on international trade for media from the Middleast and North Africa region in Beirut, Lebanon from 23-24 October 2019. The purpose of the workshop is to update participants on the latest developments in international trade including trade tensions and the reform of the WTO. The participants will also learn about WTO members' preparations for the WTO's upcoming Ministerial Conference to be held in Kazakhstan in June 2020.
Venue
Lebanese Republic
City
Beirut
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Pre-requisite
Pre-approved list of journalists that are involved in economic and trade related reporting.
Target Audience
Journalists
Key Result
4. Non-governmental stakeholders and legislators are aware of and knowledgeable about WTO work and issues
Key Output
4.2: Improved understanding by journalists, civil society and businesses of WTO issues and trade policies
Invited Members and Observers:
Algeria
Bahrain, Kingdom of
Egypt
Jordan
Kuwait, the State of
Morocco
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Sudan
Tunisia
United Arab Emirates
Yemen
Lebanese Republic