RTPC19-3

RTPCs are generalist training courses set at Level 2 of the Progressive Learning Strategy (PLS). They are intermediate courses specifically designed for government officials who have already undertaken Level 1 PLS training (E-learning "Introduction to the WTO" or Geneva-based "Introduction Course for LDCs"). The objectives of the RTPC are to: 1) deepen participants understanding of the WTO Agreements and the functioning of the WTO, its rules and procedures; 2) enhance participants understanding of relevant trade policy issues in their regional context; 3) increase participants autonomy to work on WTO issues by strengthening their capacity to access and utilize WTO information resources and in particular the WTO Legal Texts; and, 4) facilitate the strengthening of participant's network of professional contacts (participants, regional and WTO experts). RTPCs are organized and implemented in partnership with an academic institution selected through a competitive process. The 2019 RTPC for Central and Eastern European, Central Asian and the Caucasus Members and Observers of the WTO is the thrid RTPC to be organized in partnership with the University of International Business, Almaty, Kazakhstan.