WTO TRAINING COURSES

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In the one-week "crash course" on the WTO and global trade, participants were introduced to the full range of WTO issues, including development issues, WTO reform, e-commerce and the dispute settlement mechanism. Presentations were delivered by a variety of speakers, ranging from WTO delegations to directors of the WTO Secretariat.

Mr Paulo Garzotti, Deputy Permanent Representative of the European Union to the WTO, presented his view on the current trading environment. He stressed the EU's strong faith in the WTO and said: "The multilateral way of organizing trade remains the best option that anyone could have for daily business." He emphasized that negotiations on fisheries subsidies "are high on the EU's agenda" because they are closely linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Mr Edouard Bizumuremyi, from the Rwanda mission to the WTO, underlined the development issues affecting many small and developing countries. Commenting on the ongoing discussions on WTO reform, he highlighted the importance of economic cooperation which "needs to be improved".

The course participants also visited the United Nations Offices in Geneva (UNOG), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC).

Views of the participants

Sharon Onyango - Kenya

"I found the WTO seminar to be very interesting and very informative. When I get back home, I'll know which WTO sources to turn to when I'm searching for trade statistics or the latest information on world trade. I've learned so much about the WTO that I don't think I could have learned elsewhere."


Bernardino Koku Avle – Ghana

"I've learned so much about how the WTO works and the importance of multilateralism. I now have a clear idea about the issues that have to be resolved within the trading system. The best part for me was having the chance to interact with the experts who took part in the sessions. It was great to talk face to face and to hear them answer all our questions. I can't wait to share my knowledge when I get back to Ghana."


Lyazzat Shatayeva – Kazakhstan

"I really appreciated the opportunity of having this crash course on trade. The organization of the event was excellent and the programme was comprehensive. I’m sure that all of us will benefit from our newly acquired knowledge when we next report on world trade. Thank you to both the WTO and FES teams for organizing this event for us."


Nuntinee Lailaeiat - Thailand

"I have previously studied economics and trade in Singapore, the United States and China but this WTO-FES seminar has been the most useful one I have ever attended. Not only did I have a great opportunity to meet with many experts from the WTO and the UN but I also made some very good friends, who are so smart!! I will never forget the things I have learned from this seminar."


Asjadul Kibria – Bangladesh

"Many thanks to FES and the WTO for organising this seminar. I also congratulate all the participants for making the five-day event so interactive and lively."


Rosemary Onuoha – Nigeria

"I found the seminar to be very, very interesting. It has been so enlightening, teaching me so many things I didn't know about the WTO. I now feel so much more knowledgeable about the activities of the WTO."


Articles written by participants

The following articles have been written by the participants since the conclusion of the course.

India ropes in global institution to curb contamination in spice shipments
Kirtika Suneja
The Economic Times

Not taxing e-transmissions costs India $500m annually
Kirtika Suneja
The Economic Times

Low Utilization of Tariff Preferences, Cause for Concern
Sharon Atieno
Science Africa

Poorer nations face missed opportunity, finds WTO report
Asjadul Kibria
The Financial Express

Campaign to redesign trade policy with social democratic approach
Asjadul Kibria
The Financial Express

Bernardino Avle radio talk show: The Citi Business Edition
Bernardino Avle
Citi FM & Citi TV

E-Commerce: Huge potential for global trade
Faridah Kulabako
New Vision

Review of the existing BITs is in order
Asjadul Kibria
The Financial Express (Bangaldesh)

WTO dispute settlement at a stake
Asjadul Kibria
The Financial Express (Bangaldesh)

Reforming WTO: Experts concerned over silence on development
Kirtika Suneja
The Economic Times (India)

Red lights are flashing for WTO
Linda Ensor
Business Day (South Africa)

Developing countries should rethink policies to favour e-commerce — UNCTAD
Rosemary Onuoha
Vanguard (Nigeria)

WTO: A new hope to end the US-China trade war
Nuntinee Lailaeiat
Thai PBS (Thailand)

Point of view: A conversation with Dr Edwin Kessie (Director of Agric & Commodities, WTO)
Bernardino Avle
Citi FM & Citi TV (Ghana)

PHL not a priority for trade row victim
Jasper Arcalas
Business Mirror (Philippines)

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