Launch of the ECOWAS online empowerment program training for national trade facilitation committees

The ECOWAS Online Empowerment Program Training for National Trade Facilitation Committees will be launched on 3 November 2022.

Members of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are participating in UNCTAD’s e-Learning Course for National Trade Facilitation Committees*, under the multi-faceted support provided by the Trade Facilitation West Africa (TFWA) Program.

The platform covers fundamental concepts of trade facilitation as well as recommendations based on best practices utilizing a wide range of formats, including recorded videos, quizzes, an e-book, a final exam at the end of each module, and suggested further reading for learners to explore. As part of this training, ten webinars will be organized for in-depth discussions on topics of each module and to answer questions.

Countries:  Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, C ôte d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo