Title of the activity
LDC priorities in global trade
Activity Type
Thematic course/Workshop
Description
The 2022 course on LDC priorities in global trade is designed to support the participants in better understanding the evolving trade discussions in the WTO, and global trading landscape. The participants will benefit from an in-depth discussion with the colleagues from WTO Secretariat on the outcomes of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference. The participants will also have an in-depth discussion on trade impacts of LDC graduation, which is the topic of priority for the LDC group. During the course, the participants will have an opportunity to interact with trade experts on evolving trade priorities of LDCs in the multilateral trading system. In addition, the participants will exchange views on different proposals put forward by WTO members on WTO reform. At the end of the course, the participants will have a roundtable discussion during which they will share their takeaways from the course and brainstorm on possible priorities for the LDC group in the multilateral trading system moving forward.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
selection process
The course has been designed for mid-level government officials from LDCs working on trade-related matters.
Pre-requisite
The course has been designed for mid-level government officials from LDCs working on trade-related matters. Past experience with WTO negotiations would be an asset.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Multilingual
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.3: Members' needs and priorities identified periodically
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
The Gambia
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Yemen
Zambia