Title of the activity
WTO virtual TA dialogue on Technical Barriers to Trade
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - National
Description
This online dialogue will serve as initial introductory discussions on specific topics in preparation to the workshop on the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) requested by Zimbabwe and which had to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The online dialogue will focus on two topics: i) an overview of the main provisions of the TBT Agreement; and ii) transparency rights and obligations in the TBT Agreement. The dialogue will also provide an opportunity for participants to identify the main challenges for Zimbabwe on the implementation of the TBT agreement as well as how it can be used to serve the country's trade interests.
The issues identified will provide background for potential additional dialogues as well as for the future WTO Workshop to be organized in Zimbabwe. Participants are expected to contribute actively to the online dialogue.
The online dialogue will focus on two topics: i) an overview of the main provisions of the TBT Agreement; and ii) transparency rights and obligations in the TBT Agreement. The dialogue will also provide an opportunity for participants to identify the main challenges for Zimbabwe on the implementation of the TBT agreement as well as how it can be used to serve the country's trade interests.
The issues identified will provide background for potential additional dialogues as well as for the future WTO Workshop to be organized in Zimbabwe. Participants are expected to contribute actively to the online dialogue.
Venue
Zimbabwe
Trade topic
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Activity Level
selection process
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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
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Zimbabwe