BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8f7ccbb8b5f DTSTART:20241111T130000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241111T171500Z LOCATION:Florence\, Italy SUMMARY:Executive meeting on negotiating and drafting rules of origin (RoO) for the LDC WTO group CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Executive Workshop on Negotiating and Drafting Rules of Ori gin (RoO) for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is a 2.5-days intensive eve nt aimed at equipping Geneva WTO LDC delegates with the necessary skills a nd knowledge to effectively engage in discussions surrounding RoO in inter national trade. Hosted by UNCTAD/EUI\, this workshop will focus on enhanci ng understanding of RoO and their implications for trade facilitation and economic development\, particularly in the context of the upcoming Committ ee on Rules of Origin meeting scheduled for 21-22 November 2024.Key Topics :Overview of the current landscape of Rules of Origin and their impact on trade preferences for LDCsAnalysis of recent developments in RoO as discus sed in the General Council and the implications for LDCsExamination of bes t practices and strategies for effective negotiation and implementation of RoOInsights from recent UNCTAD studies on RoO practices in different regi onal contexts\, including Asia and the PacificAddressing challenges relate d to the utilization of trade preferences and optimizing RoO frameworks fo r LDCsThe workshop will feature interactive discussions led by experts fro m UNCTAD\, WCO\, ADB and other regional organizations\, as well as contrib utions from government officials. Participants will have the opportunity t o share experiences\, engage in practical exercises\, and prepare for upco ming negotiations and submissions related to RoO.This workshop aligns with the renewed focus on enhancing the role of RoO in trade facilitation and economic development for LDCs. It serves as a crucial platform for collabo ration\, capacity building\, and knowledge exchange among LDC delegates\, ensuring they are well-prepared for future discussions and negotiations re lated to RoO.<\;p class="\;text-align-justify\n\nView meeting on unc tad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/executive-meeting-negotiating-and-draf ting-rules-origin-roo-ldc-wto-group DTSTAMP:20260826T235451Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8f7ccbb8b7b DTSTART:20241112T130000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241112T171500Z LOCATION:Florence\, Italy SUMMARY:Executive meeting on negotiating and drafting rules of origin (RoO) for the LDC WTO group CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Executive Workshop on Negotiating and Drafting Rules of Ori gin (RoO) for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is a 2.5-days intensive eve nt aimed at equipping Geneva WTO LDC delegates with the necessary skills a nd knowledge to effectively engage in discussions surrounding RoO in inter national trade. Hosted by UNCTAD/EUI\, this workshop will focus on enhanci ng understanding of RoO and their implications for trade facilitation and economic development\, particularly in the context of the upcoming Committ ee on Rules of Origin meeting scheduled for 21-22 November 2024.Key Topics :Overview of the current landscape of Rules of Origin and their impact on trade preferences for LDCsAnalysis of recent developments in RoO as discus sed in the General Council and the implications for LDCsExamination of bes t practices and strategies for effective negotiation and implementation of RoOInsights from recent UNCTAD studies on RoO practices in different regi onal contexts\, including Asia and the PacificAddressing challenges relate d to the utilization of trade preferences and optimizing RoO frameworks fo r LDCsThe workshop will feature interactive discussions led by experts fro m UNCTAD\, WCO\, ADB and other regional organizations\, as well as contrib utions from government officials. Participants will have the opportunity t o share experiences\, engage in practical exercises\, and prepare for upco ming negotiations and submissions related to RoO.This workshop aligns with the renewed focus on enhancing the role of RoO in trade facilitation and economic development for LDCs. It serves as a crucial platform for collabo ration\, capacity building\, and knowledge exchange among LDC delegates\, ensuring they are well-prepared for future discussions and negotiations re lated to RoO.<\;p class="\;text-align-justify\n\nView meeting on unc tad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/executive-meeting-negotiating-and-draf ting-rules-origin-roo-ldc-wto-group DTSTAMP:20260826T235451Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a8f7ccbb8b81 DTSTART:20241113T130000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20241113T171500Z LOCATION:Florence\, Italy SUMMARY:Executive meeting on negotiating and drafting rules of origin (RoO) for the LDC WTO group CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The Executive Workshop on Negotiating and Drafting Rules of Ori gin (RoO) for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is a 2.5-days intensive eve nt aimed at equipping Geneva WTO LDC delegates with the necessary skills a nd knowledge to effectively engage in discussions surrounding RoO in inter national trade. Hosted by UNCTAD/EUI\, this workshop will focus on enhanci ng understanding of RoO and their implications for trade facilitation and economic development\, particularly in the context of the upcoming Committ ee on Rules of Origin meeting scheduled for 21-22 November 2024.Key Topics :Overview of the current landscape of Rules of Origin and their impact on trade preferences for LDCsAnalysis of recent developments in RoO as discus sed in the General Council and the implications for LDCsExamination of bes t practices and strategies for effective negotiation and implementation of RoOInsights from recent UNCTAD studies on RoO practices in different regi onal contexts\, including Asia and the PacificAddressing challenges relate d to the utilization of trade preferences and optimizing RoO frameworks fo r LDCsThe workshop will feature interactive discussions led by experts fro m UNCTAD\, WCO\, ADB and other regional organizations\, as well as contrib utions from government officials. Participants will have the opportunity t o share experiences\, engage in practical exercises\, and prepare for upco ming negotiations and submissions related to RoO.This workshop aligns with the renewed focus on enhancing the role of RoO in trade facilitation and economic development for LDCs. It serves as a crucial platform for collabo ration\, capacity building\, and knowledge exchange among LDC delegates\, ensuring they are well-prepared for future discussions and negotiations re lated to RoO.<\;p class="\;text-align-justify\n\nView meeting on unc tad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/executive-meeting-negotiating-and-draf ting-rules-origin-roo-ldc-wto-group DTSTAMP:20260826T235451Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR