The course, which will run until 5 July 2012, represents a “level 3” training activity, the highest level of learning within the WTO’s progressive learning framework.  The course is targeted at government officials from WTO members and observer countries that already possess a sound knowledge of the WTO rules and disciplines.

It seeks to take the participants to higher levels of learning not only by consolidating their knowledge of the WTO rules and disciplines, but also by requiring them to consider how these disciplines relate to trade policy formulation.  This will help enhance their autonomy as well as their analytical and negotiating skills.  To achieve this, a multidisciplinary learning approach, which considers both the legal aspects and economic impact of implementing the WTO rules, will be followed.  

The training methodology, through its interactive modules consisting of lectures, roundtables, exercises and simulations, will encourage the active involvement of participants and promote learning by doing. Networking will be encouraged within the WTO, through access to WTO experts, delegates and representatives from Missions, as well as with experts from other international organizations active in trade-related matters. 

Attendance at selected meetings of WTO bodies will expose participants to the daily functions of the Organization and the Secretariat, while briefings on WTO work-in-progress will keep them up to date on the WTO work agenda.  Additionally, by the end of their three-month stay, participants will be expected to complete a project on the analysis of a trade policy issue or topic of their choice, further encouraging their autonomy and analytic skills.

 

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