GTM19-1

Title of the activity
SPS notification workshop and participation in the National Congress of the Poultry Sector
Activity Type
National
Description
The holding of the SPS notification seminar and participation in the national poultry congress will allow Guatemala to expand the knowledge of its officials and the private sector on the SPS agreement and will in turn encourage the proper implementation of this agreement.

Guatemala has requested support to work, review and guide the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, and the Ministry of Health on pending notifications within the commitments of the WTO Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement. The objective of the seminar is to conclude with the review of pending notifications, so that Guatemala can be up to date with pending notifications. Also, make presentations on WTO issues regarding notifications and commitments in the National Poultry Congress.
Venue
Guatemala
City
Ciudad de Guatemala
Trade topic
Sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS)
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
Spanish
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
Chapter
7. National seminars and workshops (incl. assistance to needs assessment and, monitoring and evaluation)
Invited Members and Observers:
Guatemala