The course was opened by H.E. Mr Jonathan T. Fried, Permanent Representative of Canada to the WTO, and Ms Bridget Chilala, Director of the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation.

The ATPC represents the highest level of training (level 3) in the WTO's progressive learning programme and is targeted at participants who already possess a sound knowledge of the WTO and its agreements. The course will focus on helping participants develop and apply practical skills on issues such as: trade policy analysis, formulation and implementation; trade negotiations; dispute settlement; and trade monitoring. Both legal and economic aspects of WTO rules and disciplines will be examined in a series of interactive sessions, including case studies, simulations and exercises. Roundtable discussions will provide a platform for practical exchanges, sharing of experiences and best practices as well as debating present-day trade-related topics. Participants will also be expected to prepare and deliver a presentation relating to a trade policy topic.

At the opening of the course, participants were encouraged to adopt a critical and constructive approach, keeping in mind their home country's perspective and involvement in the multilateral trading system. In addition, they were urged to be proactive in order to benefit from an exchange of ideas, perspectives and opinions and to enhance their ability to conduct WTO-related work.

ATPC — Course Booklet

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