Title of the activity
Introductory Trade Policy Course for LDCs.
Activity Type
Global
Description
Available in the language of the activity.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
15
selection process
LDC Members or Observers of the WTO eligible to take part in this activity will receive a letter of invitation and an application form through their representation to the WTO. Applications must be submitted through the Permanent Mission/Embassy to the WTO by the deadline indicated.
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently working or are expected to work on WTO-related issues in the near future. This activity will be conducted in French. Participants must have a perfect command of this language. The organisers reserve the right to select candidates and to refuse applications from those who do not meet the requirements and/or depending on the maximum number of participants.
Selected participants will receive direct confirmation.
Preference will be given to candidates who are currently working or are expected to work on WTO-related issues in the near future. This activity will be conducted in French. Participants must have a perfect command of this language. The organisers reserve the right to select candidates and to refuse applications from those who do not meet the requirements and/or depending on the maximum number of participants.
Selected participants will receive direct confirmation.
Pre-requisite
Least-developed countries that are WTO Members or Observers are invited to nominate candidates who meet the following criteria:
1. Direct responsibility in areas related to trade or the WTO, either currently or in the near future;
2. Fluency in French
1. Direct responsibility in areas related to trade or the WTO, either currently or in the near future;
2. Fluency in French
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
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Rwanda
Senegal
Solomon Islands
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Zambia