TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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A total of 16 women and 10 men from 26 WTO members (see below) are taking part in the course. The programme includes case studies, negotiations simulations and moot court, allowing beneficiaries to gain practical experience and expertise in trade policy. The objective of this “advanced” training activity is to help government officials from various ministries, including trade and foreign affairs, actively participate in the multilateral trading system.
In her welcome address to the participants, the Director of the WTO's Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, Bridget Chilala, said: “I am very glad that we can again offer our courses in Geneva and welcome you in person in the WTO building. The course will demonstrate, through learning by doing, how to fulfil your WTO obligations, for example in the area of transparency and notifications.”
As in previous in-person editions of this course, participants will have the opportunity to attend several WTO meetings and visit Geneva-based international organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization, and learn about the joint work carried out with the WTO. The course is taking place while ministers and delegates from participants' countries will gather in Geneva for the 12th Ministerial Conference from 12 to 15 June.
“It is our hope that the multicultural environment of the WTO will help promote interaction among yourselves and representatives of WTO members and observers, thus facilitating networking, exchange of experiences and debating of current trade topics”, Ms Chilala added.
The WTO provides technical support to developing and least-developed countries and observer governments — mainly in the form of training activities — for them to play a more effective role in the multilateral trading system. Technical assistance activities have been held virtually since the outbreak of the pandemic.
The 2021 WTO Technical Assistance Annual Report is available here.
LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
Brunei Darussalam | Mr Kashful Rahman NORZAIRI |
Cabo Verde | Mr Benvindo MARQUES DOS REIS |
Chile | Ms Maria Gloria RIETHMULLER |
Eswatini | Ms Nomalanga Pearl GULE |
The Gambia | Mr Kemo SM JANKA |
Honduras | Ms Francia PADILLA |
Jordan | Mr Suhaib Abdelmoti Eid ALRO'UD |
Kenya | Ms Maseline Adhiambo KAMASARA |
Kuwait | Ms Salma BINMUTLAQ |
Kyrgyz Republic | Mr Zhyldyzbek ZHUMAKOV |
Lao PDR | Ms Palivanh PHOMDUANGSY |
Malaysia | Mr Peter Hee Keong CHEAH |
Mauritius | Ms Shazia Bi KURMOO |
Montenegro | Mrs AidaSALAGIC-CEKOVIC |
Namibia | Ms Justine Ndahafa KATEPE |
Nigeria | Ms Stella Emmanuel ONWO |
Oman | Ms Mansoura Mahmood Said AL KHUSAIBI |
Saint Kitts and Nevis | Ms Ralseia Rosanda GLASGOW |
Samoa | Mr Maselino ENOKA |
Saudi Arabia | Mr Sultan ABOALELA |
Singapore | Ms Si Mian, Samantha CHEW |
Tajikistan | Mr Siyovash SHARIFOV |
Thailand | Ms Somtada SUTTISING |
Trinidad and Tobago | Ms Janelle TEEMAL |
Turkey | Ms Guliz CETINKAYA |
Zambia | Mr Nathan Nchimunya CHIKUTA |
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