Title of the activity
WTO TBT Transparency Champions Programme - Regional Segment
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
This will be an in-person follow-up to the October 2022 Geneva-based course, which was the first stage of the transparency champions programme. It will give the participants the opportunity to regroup and review their individual progress in the implementation of their action plans. It will allow for more in depth training and discussion on the transparency provisions of the TBT Agreement. Further ePing training will help participants in their daily responsibilities in implementing the TBT Agreement. This activity will also focus on how the champions can engage more actively in the work of the TBT Committee and the Transparency Working Group. The mentors will play a key role by providing one-to-one coaching, lead small group discussions and sharing their national experiences in implementing the TBT Agreement and engaging in TBT Committee work.
Venue
Kenya
City
Nairobi
Trade topic
Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
4
Pre-requisite
Participants will be required to submit a progress report on the action plans they developed during the 2022 Geneva-based activity in advance.
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:
Angola
Botswana
Cameroon
Djibouti
Egypt
Eswatini
The Gambia
Ghana
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Namibia
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe