Title of the activity
Accession Internship Programme (AIP)
Activity Type
Accessions Internship Programme
Description
The "China WTO Accession Internship Programme" established by the Government of China under the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the WTO in 2011.
Venue
Switzerland
City
WTO, Geneva
Trade topic
Accession
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
253
selection process
There is a rigorous selection process based on written and oral exams. The selection process takes into account a combination of factors and considerations, including: 1) candidates' academic background (postgraduate students in economics, law, political science and international relations) and relevance to the WTO; 2) candidates' interest in WTO work; 3) needs of the Secretariat work in the area of WTO accessions; 4) maintaining a geographical balance; and, 5) maintaining a gender balance.
Pre-requisite
To take part in the programme, the interns must be: 1) nationals of LDCs or developing countries that are already WTO Members ; or 2) national of countries or customs territories engaged in the WTO accession process. Also, completed undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline (e.g. economics, law, political science, international relations or in other subjects relevant to the WTO); completed at least 1 year of postgraduate (Masters) studies; and less than 30 years old.
Target Audience
Academics
Language
English
Key Result
2. Acceding governments/territories are participating in accession negotiations
Key Output
2.2: Accessions Internship Programme participants' knowledge enhanced
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Burkina Faso
Grenada
Lebanese Republic
Malawi
Oman