GUY23-1

Title of the activity
National Workshop on WTO Notification Requirements
Activity Type
National
Description
The fourth TPR of Guyana was completed in March 2022. The need for further efforts to comply with transparency requirements has emerged as an important area of improvement. This activity aims to provide officials from various entities in Guyana with an overview of notification requirements across WTO Agreements. This seminar will allow participants to take-stock of existing lacunae in technical knowledge and to identify internal procedures (inter-institutional) that need to introduced or upgraded to enhance coordination for the preparation and submission of notifications. It will also serve as a basis to organize subsequent more in-depth trainings in specific areas where additional support may be required. The Seminar will consist of lectures to refresh participants' knowledge about WTO Agreements and group sessions to explain notifications requirements.
Venue
Guyana
City
Georgetown
Trade topic
Transparency
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
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:
Guyana