Title of the activity
Introductory Trade Policy Course
Activity Type
Other global activity
Description
The course represents a level 1 activity of the WTO's 3-level Progressive Learning Strategy for trade-related capacity-building and, once completed, serves as a prerequisite for level 2 courses.
This course introduces participants to the WTO, its basic rules and disciplines and its functioning. The main objective is to provide participants with a good foundation of the functioning, structure and basic principles of the WTO. This is done mainly through presentations and exercises on the WTO's basic principles and exceptions thereto, as reflected in the main WTO agreements. The development dimension constitutes an important element of the programme, including highlighting the decisions that have been adopted in favour of the LDCs since the launch of the DDA.
In addition to the presentations and exercises, participants will be engaged in a revision quiz at the end of every week. A visit to a WTO body is foreseen in week 2, while in week 3 the involvement of LDC delegates in a roundtable discussion will provide participants with an improved understanding of the priorities for LDCs and future work programme at the WTO.
This activity is held in English, and forms part of the WTO Technical Assistance and Training Plan.
This course introduces participants to the WTO, its basic rules and disciplines and its functioning. The main objective is to provide participants with a good foundation of the functioning, structure and basic principles of the WTO. This is done mainly through presentations and exercises on the WTO's basic principles and exceptions thereto, as reflected in the main WTO agreements. The development dimension constitutes an important element of the programme, including highlighting the decisions that have been adopted in favour of the LDCs since the launch of the DDA.
In addition to the presentations and exercises, participants will be engaged in a revision quiz at the end of every week. A visit to a WTO body is foreseen in week 2, while in week 3 the involvement of LDC delegates in a roundtable discussion will provide participants with an improved understanding of the priorities for LDCs and future work programme at the WTO.
This activity is held in English, and forms part of the WTO Technical Assistance and Training Plan.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO
Trade topic
Multi topic
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
15
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
Application Deadline
30/01/2020
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
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Ethiopia
The Gambia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Lao Peopleʼs Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Rwanda
Sao Tomé and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sudan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Uganda
Vanuatu
Yemen
Zambia