Title of the activity
WTO Trade Policies Review Best Practices Workshop for LDCs
Activity Type
Global
Description
It is envisaged that a roundtable workshop involving officials from the WTO Secretariat, China, and LDCs take place in Shanghai in November 2023. The WTO Secretariat would make presentations on the TPR process, the TPRs of LDCs and TPR follow-ups.
Selected LDCs would present detailing how the TPR process and the follow-up were beneficial for them, what problems and pitfalls they encountered and how these were resolved. They could provide details of how the country approached the TPR process, how responsibilities were assigned and information gathering. They could also explain how they used the TPR process to highlight their development needs.
China would present on its experience as it has undergone one of the most stringent review experiences since it's accession. It would provide details of best practices, how it adapted and how has it found the TPR process to be beneficial.
These presentations would be followed by a roundtable discussion and questions and answers. These would be facilitated by the WTO Secretariat.
Selected LDCs would present detailing how the TPR process and the follow-up were beneficial for them, what problems and pitfalls they encountered and how these were resolved. They could provide details of how the country approached the TPR process, how responsibilities were assigned and information gathering. They could also explain how they used the TPR process to highlight their development needs.
China would present on its experience as it has undergone one of the most stringent review experiences since it's accession. It would provide details of best practices, how it adapted and how has it found the TPR process to be beneficial.
These presentations would be followed by a roundtable discussion and questions and answers. These would be facilitated by the WTO Secretariat.
Venue
China
City
Shanghai
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
selection process
You are invited to submit the names of two capital-based officials, for consideration in the selection process. However, if selected, only one participant per Member will be provided with financial support from The China Programme.
Completed application forms, formally endorsed by the authorities, must be submitted by the relevant government’s Permanent Mission in Geneva or the contact point for WTO affairs in capital. Nominations received from other sources will not be taken into consideration. Application forms should be transmitted to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, Logistics Unit (email: logistics.unit@wto.org) NO LATER THAN 2nd October 2023.
Completed application forms, formally endorsed by the authorities, must be submitted by the relevant government’s Permanent Mission in Geneva or the contact point for WTO affairs in capital. Nominations received from other sources will not be taken into consideration. Application forms should be transmitted to the WTO Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, Logistics Unit (email: logistics.unit@wto.org) NO LATER THAN 2nd October 2023.
Pre-requisite
The nominees should be middle to senior level officials who have proven professional experience and responsibilities in the area of Trade Policy Review process.
Participants are also required to be fluent in English which will be the working language of this event.
Participants are also required to be fluent in English which will be the working language of this event.
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:
Afghanistan
Angola
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
China
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Zambia