GEN23-3

Title of the activity
South-South Dialogue on LDCs and Development
Activity Type
Global
Description
The South-South dialogue serves as a platform for LDCs and their South-South partners to discuss topics of mutual interests in the multilateral trading system. The Sixth South-South Dialogue offers an opportunity to discuss trade priorities for MC13, including trade priorities of interest to LDCs. In addition, session on trade and development will enable the participants to have a better understanding of members' views and positions in those discussions. The participants will also discuss how to better support LDC integration into digital trade.
At the end of the activity, a memo will be prepared addressed to the DG for the purposes of BTOR of this activity. There will be a press release published on the WTO website.
Venue
Switzerland
City
Lausanne (TBC), Switzerland
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
29/06/2023
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:
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
The Gambia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Zambia