Title of the activity
WTO - Technical Barriers to Trade Virtual Roundtable for Officials from English-speaking African Region
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - Regional
Description
The aim of this virtual round table is twofold. First, it is aimed at providing an opportunity for an in-depth discussion on issues currently being discussed in the TBT Committee on standards and regulations, including in thematic session mode. The programme provides more detail on this. Second, this round table should help the WTO Secretariat better prepare for a face-to-face regional event when such an event is possible.
Venue
Switzerland
Trade topic
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
1
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
Egypt
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Rwanda
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
The Gambia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe