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WTO reference centres (RFCs)

The WTO Reference Centres (RFCs) aim at facilitating the access to, the retrieval and analysis of trade-related information, and enabling the recipient organisations to take informed position and decisions on MTS-related issues.

The objectives of the RFCs are set out in the Guidelines for WTO Reference Centre Establishment or Upgrading.

You will find in the Draft Training Programme on WTO Information Resources details on the training and the information provided with the establishment or the upgrading of the RFC.

Countries can also use the RFC as their enquiry points to fulfil notification requirements under the Agreements on SPS, Technical Barriers to Trade and GATS as well as to participate to eTraining sessions.

153 reference centres have been established in 107 countries.  The list of RFCs contacts, as well as any other information related to the reference centres, can be obtained by contacting us at referencecen@wto.org.

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