BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a72b85cb238c DTSTART:20260330T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260330T160000Z LOCATION:Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia SUMMARY:Capacity building workshop on non-tariff barriers along the Ethiopi a-Kenya and Ethiopia-Djibouti corridors under the African Continental Free Trade Area CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UNCTAD\, together with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the Governmen t of Ethiopia\, will host a national capacity‑building workshop on 30– 31 March 2026 in Addis Ababa. The event focuses on strengthening Ethiopia ’s ability to identify\, report and address non‑tariff barriers (NTBs) along two key trade routes: the Ethiopia–Kenya Corridor and the Ethiopi a–Djibouti Corridor.Traders and operators along these corridors continue to face procedural\, regulatory and operational challenges that increase the cost and time of cross‑border trade. The workshop supports national efforts to address these obstacles in line with the AfCFTA framework.Objec tivesThe workshop will:Build the capacity of public and private stakeholde rs on NTB concepts and their impact on trade.Train participants to use the AfCFTA Online NTB Reporting Mechanism and Mobile Application.Identify NTB s at strategic border points through technical discussions and field engag ement.Strengthen coordination among ministries\, regulatory agencies\, bor der authorities and private‑sector actors to support effective NTB resol ution.ApproachThe programme includes capacity‑building sessions\, hands ‑on training with the AfCFTA reporting tools\, and practical exercises b ased on real experiences from traders and border officials. Multi‑stakeh older discussions will reinforce the role of National Monitoring Committee s in addressing NTBs.A national consultant will also conduct on‑site NTB identification at key border points and support traders in reporting issu es through AfCFTA mechanisms.ParticipantsExpected participants include:Pri vate‑sector representatives (exporters\, importers\, MSMEs\, chambers of commerce\, women and youth entrepreneurs)Freight forwarders\, clearing ag ents and logistics operatorsThe Ministry responsible for Trade and Regiona l IntegrationRelevant line ministries and public agenciesCustoms\, border management\, standards\, technical regulatory\, sanitary and phytosanitary authoritiesExpected ResultsThe workshop aims to:Strengthen national capac ity to report and eliminate NTBs through AfCFTA reporting toolsImprove sys tematic identification of NTBs along the two corridors<\;p>\;<\;span data-contrast="\;auto\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/capacity-building-workshop-non-tariff-barriers-along-ethiopia-k enya-and-ethiopia-djibouti-0 DTSTAMP:20260805T041316Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a72b85cb23e1 DTSTART:20260331T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260331T160000Z LOCATION:Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia SUMMARY:Capacity building workshop on non-tariff barriers along the Ethiopi a-Kenya and Ethiopia-Djibouti corridors under the African Continental Free Trade Area CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:UNCTAD\, together with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the Governmen t of Ethiopia\, will host a national capacity‑building workshop on 30– 31 March 2026 in Addis Ababa. The event focuses on strengthening Ethiopia ’s ability to identify\, report and address non‑tariff barriers (NTBs) along two key trade routes: the Ethiopia–Kenya Corridor and the Ethiopi a–Djibouti Corridor.Traders and operators along these corridors continue to face procedural\, regulatory and operational challenges that increase the cost and time of cross‑border trade. The workshop supports national efforts to address these obstacles in line with the AfCFTA framework.Objec tivesThe workshop will:Build the capacity of public and private stakeholde rs on NTB concepts and their impact on trade.Train participants to use the AfCFTA Online NTB Reporting Mechanism and Mobile Application.Identify NTB s at strategic border points through technical discussions and field engag ement.Strengthen coordination among ministries\, regulatory agencies\, bor der authorities and private‑sector actors to support effective NTB resol ution.ApproachThe programme includes capacity‑building sessions\, hands ‑on training with the AfCFTA reporting tools\, and practical exercises b ased on real experiences from traders and border officials. Multi‑stakeh older discussions will reinforce the role of National Monitoring Committee s in addressing NTBs.A national consultant will also conduct on‑site NTB identification at key border points and support traders in reporting issu es through AfCFTA mechanisms.ParticipantsExpected participants include:Pri vate‑sector representatives (exporters\, importers\, MSMEs\, chambers of commerce\, women and youth entrepreneurs)Freight forwarders\, clearing ag ents and logistics operatorsThe Ministry responsible for Trade and Regiona l IntegrationRelevant line ministries and public agenciesCustoms\, border management\, standards\, technical regulatory\, sanitary and phytosanitary authoritiesExpected ResultsThe workshop aims to:Strengthen national capac ity to report and eliminate NTBs through AfCFTA reporting toolsImprove sys tematic identification of NTBs along the two corridors<\;p>\;<\;span data-contrast="\;auto\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/capacity-building-workshop-non-tariff-barriers-along-ethiopia-k enya-and-ethiopia-djibouti-0 DTSTAMP:20260805T041316Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR