Title of the activity
WTO/SINGAPORE Regional Workshop on E-Commerce "E-Commerce Rules and Enabling Environment for digital Developments – Recent Developments, Policies and Laws"
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
The main objective of the Workshop is to update participants on recent developments in e-commerce, including on the state-of-play in regard to discussions in the WTO of the Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce, among other initiatives; and to identify appropriate policies and laws that will promote the development of domestic and trans-border e-commerce in goods and services throughout the region. Another objective is sharing E-Commerce experience and best practices of Singapore and the Region.
Venue
Singapore
City
Singapore
Trade topic
E-commerce
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
Pre-requisite
The nominees should be middle to senior level officials who have proven professional experience and responsibilities in the area of e-commerce policy and related WTO issues. Preference will be given to nominees who have a leading role in coordinating e-commerce policy across substantive areas and who participate in discussions on the issue in international and multilateral fora.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
08/10/2019
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
Invited Members and Observers:
Hong Kong, China
Korea, Republic of
Macao, China
Chinese Taipei
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
China
Fiji
India
Indonesia
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar
Nepal
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Samoa
Singapore
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Vanuatu
Viet Nam