Operationalization of Ghana National Trade Facilitation Committee

9 – 12 May 2016

Accra, Ghana

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This will be the second event in Ghana organized within the framework of the UK-funded project to assist in the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.

The event will address Ghana National Trade Facilitation Committee members. The objectives are to:

- Deliver the Introductory Module 0 of UNCTAD's Empowerment Program for the Members of the Ghana National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC);

- Increase Ghana NTFC members' understanding on trade facilitation benefits and impact on development;

- Explore how to adapt international best practices to Ghana NTFC

- Improve Ghana NTFC members' knowledge on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement;

- Assist Ghana NTFC in the process of categorization, notification and ratification of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

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