The Multi-year Expert Meeting on Trade, Services and Development is a recurring forum organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) that examines how trade in services can contribute to economic diversification, structural transformation, and sustainable development, especially in developing countries.
It serves as a platform for governments, experts, international organizations, academics, and the private sector to exchange experiences, discuss emerging issues, and develop policy recommendations.
Participation
This meeting is open to all member States of UNCTAD. Other organizations, including specialized agencies, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental organizations in the general and special categories, as well as academia, research institutions and the private sector, may participate as observers.
Member States are invited to nominate experts from the public and private sectors. Nominated experts are encouraged to participate in all sessions to ensure continuity.
Inputs from experts
Experts nominated by Member States are encouraged to submit brief papers (approximately 5-12 pages) as contributions to the work of the meeting. The papers will be made available at the meeting in the form and language in which they are received.
Registration
Online registration is mandatory for all those wishing to attend the meeting and is required for inclusion in the list of participants.
Logistics
The session will be held with physical participation at the Palais des Nations. Those who cannot attend the meeting in person will be able to listen to the live audio stream in the six official languages of the United Nations.
The link to listen live will be sent to registered participants at the email address used for registration, one day in advance of the start of the session.
