WTO23-8

Title of the activity
2023 WTO Workshop on Subsidies Notifications - 3rd phase.
Activity Type
Thematic course/Workshop
Description
The program, organized by the WTO Secretariat, is a multi-phased workshop focusing on enhancing the skills and knowledge of government officials from developing and least-developed-country Members, especially those with prolonged outstanding subsidy notification obligations. It aims to ameliorate compliance with the notification obligations of subsidies, as stipulated in the SCM Agreement, by imparting practical knowledge and solutions to navigate through the process of subsidy notification preparation and submission.
The technical assistance program comprises three pivotal phases. The initial two phases have been successfully concluded. The first phase entailed comprehensive informational sessions regarding notification obligations and practical exercises in Geneva, while the second phase involved the preparation of draft subsidy notifications with periodic virtual assistance and feedback from the WTO Secretariat.
The third and final phase will assemble participants in Geneva, who have crafted and agreed to present their final draft subsidy notifications. The primary purpose of this phase is to facilitate a platform for participants to present their final drafts, exchange experiences, and discuss the challenges encountered during their preparation process. Moreover, it serves to foster an interactive environment that encourages a detailed discussion and exchange of experiences, which not only enhances the participants’ understanding and adherence to notification obligations but also aims to identify methods to further streamline and facilitate their internal processes for future notification preparations.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO
Trade topic
Trade remedies
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Pre-requisite
This activity is a follow-up to the first phase that took place in June. Therefore, only participants who have provided their final draft notifications for presentation will be invited to the last phase of the programme. The participants who have provided their final draft notifications for presentation will be invited to the last phase of the programme.
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:
Angola
Bangladesh
Cabo Verde
Côte dʼIvoire
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Eswatini
Kenya
Maldives
Nepal
Pakistan
Samoa
Senegal
Suriname
Tanzania
Trinidad and Tobago
Vanuatu
Zambia