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WTO LDC group workshop on rules of origin negotiations

Meeting Date
13 May 2025
10:00 - 12:45 hrs. WTO
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Body

The WTO LDC Group, in collaboration with UNCTAD, is pleased to invite delegates to a capacity-building workshop focusing on the evolution of technical assistance to LDCs in WTO negotiations, with a spotlight on Rules of Origin. This session recognizes the achievements of the tailored work programme launched in 2006, later formalized as the UNCTAD-EUI initiative in 2014.

The workshop will provide an overview of progress made in strengthening LDCs' engagement in WTO deliberations, outlining key milestones achieved, and mapping the road ahead to the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). Participants will also discuss budgetary considerations and the contribution of the upcoming UNCTAD 16 Conference.

Target Audience:

All WTO LDC Group experts 

Programme Highlights:

  • Opening by Mr. Paul Akiwumi and the WTO LDC Coordinator
  • Technical presentation on Rules of Origin (2006–2025)
  • Strategic roadmap to MC14
  • Dialogue on budgetary support and institutional coordination
12 May 2025
 
Co-organizer(s):
WTO LDC Group

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Language(s)
English