Title of the activity
Advanced Global e-Workshop on the GPA 2012.
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - Global
Description
This Advanced Global e-Workshop on the Agreement on Government Procurement 2012 (GPA 2012) will address policy-related issues on government procurement both generally and as they relate to trade, good governance and development. Its main purpose is to familiarize participants with the objectives, content and benefits of the GPA 2012 and related policies.
The activity will be concerned both with trade as well as with the relevance of trade instruments to good governance, value for money, sustainable development. The synergies and complementarities between the GPA 2012 and other international instruments and with regional trade agreements will be examined. Relevant activities, initiatives and developments, such as sustainable procurement, SME participation in public procurement markets, e-procurement, and the role of government procurement in achieving desirable public health outcomes, will also be addressed. Furthermore, it will reflect upon the potential benefits, challenges and modalities of accession to, and participation in, the GPA 2012, and the flexibilities available to developing countries seeking accession to the Agreement.
The course will be comprised of 8 modules to be delivered from 17 April to 12 May 2023.
The activity will be concerned both with trade as well as with the relevance of trade instruments to good governance, value for money, sustainable development. The synergies and complementarities between the GPA 2012 and other international instruments and with regional trade agreements will be examined. Relevant activities, initiatives and developments, such as sustainable procurement, SME participation in public procurement markets, e-procurement, and the role of government procurement in achieving desirable public health outcomes, will also be addressed. Furthermore, it will reflect upon the potential benefits, challenges and modalities of accession to, and participation in, the GPA 2012, and the flexibilities available to developing countries seeking accession to the Agreement.
The course will be comprised of 8 modules to be delivered from 17 April to 12 May 2023.
Venue
Switzerland
Trade topic
Government Procurement
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
20
selection process
The application process consists of the following steps:
1. Interested candidates need to duly complete and submit the online application form, which is available at: https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2023_advanced_global_e_workshop_gp.
2. The online application form requires uploading a scanned copy of the passport and of the official nomination letter, signed and stamped by the competent government authority that is nominating the candidate. A template for such a letter to be signed and stamped by the national authority can be found in Annex 1 to the Invitation letter.
3. The application form, including the passport and nomination letter, should be submitted via the online application system NO LATER THAN 5 MARCH 2023.
4. Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by fax or email to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (Fax No: +41 22 739 5724; Email: logistics.unit@wto.org) NO LATER THAN 5 MARCH 2023.
1. Interested candidates need to duly complete and submit the online application form, which is available at: https://wto.formstack.com/forms/2023_advanced_global_e_workshop_gp.
2. The online application form requires uploading a scanned copy of the passport and of the official nomination letter, signed and stamped by the competent government authority that is nominating the candidate. A template for such a letter to be signed and stamped by the national authority can be found in Annex 1 to the Invitation letter.
3. The application form, including the passport and nomination letter, should be submitted via the online application system NO LATER THAN 5 MARCH 2023.
4. Applications are to be validated by the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO. Validations should be addressed by fax or email to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (Fax No: +41 22 739 5724; Email: logistics.unit@wto.org) NO LATER THAN 5 MARCH 2023.
Pre-requisite
Preference will be given to nominees having policy responsibility and/or a demonstrated background in trade and/or government procurement policy matters. The organisers reserve the right to select candidates and to decline the candidature of nominees who do not meet these requirements. Excellent knowledge of one of the WTO official languages (English, French or Spanish) is also required.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Multilingual
Key Result
1. Government officials are implementing WTO Agreements and fully realising Members' rights and obligations
Key Output
1.1: Government officials have enhanced knowledge about WTO Agreements, trade policy formulation and conduct of trade negotiations
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain, Kingdom of
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Côte dʼIvoire
Cuba
Curaçao
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eswatini
Fiji
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong, China
India
Indonesia
Israel
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait, the State of
Kyrgyz Republic
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao, China
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova, Republic of
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Oman
Pakistan
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Chinese Taipei
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Viet Nam
Zambia
Zimbabwe