Title of the activity
Sub-regional Capacity Building Workshop on the Trade Facilitation Agreement for Ecowas Members States
Activity Type
Virtual workshop - Regional
Description
This activity will have as objectives:
To refresh participants' knowledge of the TFA in a short revision segment through use of the WTO TFA database, increase participants' familiarity with the current and proposed timeline for implementation rate of the TFA on a regional ECOWAS basis.
To Increase participants awareness on how to use the information in the WTO TFA database to identify possible areas for a regional approach, both in terms of implementation of the TFA and of seeking assistance and capacity building support;
To increase familiarity with the role of National Trade Facilitation Committees;
To increase the familiarity with the role of the WTO Trade Facility Agreement Facility in assisting Members to access the assistance and capacity building support that they require;
To inform the participants on how to apply for TFAF grants
To refresh participants' knowledge of the TFA in a short revision segment through use of the WTO TFA database, increase participants' familiarity with the current and proposed timeline for implementation rate of the TFA on a regional ECOWAS basis.
To Increase participants awareness on how to use the information in the WTO TFA database to identify possible areas for a regional approach, both in terms of implementation of the TFA and of seeking assistance and capacity building support;
To increase familiarity with the role of National Trade Facilitation Committees;
To increase the familiarity with the role of the WTO Trade Facility Agreement Facility in assisting Members to access the assistance and capacity building support that they require;
To inform the participants on how to apply for TFAF grants
Venue
Nigeria
Trade topic
Trade Facilitation
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
2
Target Audience
Government officials
Language
English
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:
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cabo Verde
Côte dʼIvoire
Ghana
Guinea
Liberia
Mali
Nigeria
Senegal
The Gambia