Title of the activity
Regional Workshop on the Government Procurement Agreement
Activity Type
Regional course/Workshop
Description
This Workshop will address policy-related issues on government procurement both generally and as they relate to good governance, inclusive trade, sustainable development in the Caribbean region. Its purpose is to inform participants of WTO activities in the area of government procurement, and to provide a forum for both trade and procurement experts to exchange views and perspectives on related activities and initiatives. The Workshop also aims to facilitate policy analysis and internal reflection in this area. Due attention will be given to the revised WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA), which entered into force in April 2014.
The theme of this Workshop is: "Government procurement and international trade disciplines: relevant WTO activities, regional developments, and policy considerations for the Caribbean economies."
The Workshop has the following specific objectives:
1. At the end of the activity, participants will be familiarized with WTO activities related to government procurement, notably as they relate to trade, governance and development, and to related initiatives in the Caribbean region and internationally;
2. At the end of the activity, participants will be able to elaborate on the benefits and challenges associated with accession to and implementation of the Agreement and the procedures and modalities to be followed, in addition to related policy issues; and
3. At the end of the activity, participants will be able to discuss international and regional standards, developments and trends in the area of government procurement.
The theme of this Workshop is: "Government procurement and international trade disciplines: relevant WTO activities, regional developments, and policy considerations for the Caribbean economies."
The Workshop has the following specific objectives:
1. At the end of the activity, participants will be familiarized with WTO activities related to government procurement, notably as they relate to trade, governance and development, and to related initiatives in the Caribbean region and internationally;
2. At the end of the activity, participants will be able to elaborate on the benefits and challenges associated with accession to and implementation of the Agreement and the procedures and modalities to be followed, in addition to related policy issues; and
3. At the end of the activity, participants will be able to discuss international and regional standards, developments and trends in the area of government procurement.
Venue
Trinidad and Tobago
City
Port of Spain
Trade topic
Government Procurement
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
3
Pre-requisite
Preference will be given to nominees having policy responsibility and/or a demonstrated background in trade and/or government procurement policy matters. The WTO Secretariat reserves the right to decline the candidature of nominees that do not meet these requirements and/or on the basis of the maximum number of funded participants.
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
08/11/2019
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:
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
Jamaica
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago