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LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
SUMMARY:Information session on the Global System of Trade Preferences (GSTP
 )
CLASS:PUBLIC
DESCRIPTION:Exploring new areas of South-South trade cooperation for susta
 inable developmentThe Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing 
 Countries (GSTP) was established through discussion within UNCTAD in 1989 
 as a framework for preferential tariff reductions and other measures of co
 operation\, including “para-tariffs\, non-tariff measures\, direct trade
  measures including medium and long-term contracts and sectoral agreements
 ” to stimulate trade between developing countries. The membership encomp
 asses 42 developing countries across the globe. Though GSTP members primar
 ily focused on tariff reductions in the past\, the GSTP is a flexible and 
 agile framework that allows to enhance market access by going beyond tarif
 fs. Extending market access cooperation beyond tariffs in sectors of parti
 cular relevance to today’s global economy and sustainable development\, 
 the GSTP could provide an effective tool for boosting South-South trade\, 
 investment\, and technology flows to foster food security\, public health\
 , supply chain resilience\, and climate action.During the first session\, 
 UNCTAD’s speakers will set the stage by presenting the latest finding of
  the UNCTAD Trade Preferences Outlook 2024\, as well as the opportunities 
 offered by cooperation on NTMs for South-South trade. The speakers will th
 en dive into current challenges and opportunities for market access beyond
  tariffs.The second session will focus on South-South trade cooperation fo
 r sustainable development in critical sectors. During this session\, UNCTA
 D will set the scene by presenting its analysis for marine fisheries and a
 quaculture and agriculture\, followed by valuable contributions from exper
 ts.Key QuestionsWhich sectors hold the greatest potential for enhanced Sou
 th-South trade cooperation to effectively support sustainable development 
 in developing countries?How can the GSTP framework be strategically utiliz
 ed to address pressing and evolving challenges in South-South trade?How ca
 n new forms of market access cooperation through the GSTP foster sustainab
 le development?ParticipationThe meeting is open to GSTP participants and t
 he Group of 77 and China.Online registration is mandatory for all those wi
 shing to attend the meeting. Kindly note that the invitation letter for t
 he side event should be uploaded on to the system during the online regist
 ration process.Any inquiries concerning registration should be sent to mee
 tings@unctad.org.LogisticsThe session will be held with physical participa
 tion in room XXIII of the Palais des Nations from 15:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m.
  mailto:meetings@unctad.org\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad
 .org/meeting/information-session-global-system-trade-preferences-gstp
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