The 18th WTO Trade and Public Health Workshop is being organized in close collaboration with the Secretariats of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). This workshop adopts a holistic approach to the interconnections between public health, trade, and intellectual property, based on the 2nd Edition of the WHO-WIPO-WTO Trilateral Study "Promoting Access to Medical Technologies and Innovation: Intersections between Public Health, Intellectual Property and Trade."
This dynamic, intensive one-week program aims to bring together experts from various fields to explore how WTO agreements can support urgent public health needs. Participants will engage in practical case studies, learning how to apply key policy tools effectively to enhance public health outcomes.
Senior government officials from WTO members and observers who work at the intersection of trade, intellectual property, and health are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in English, the workshop's working language, is required. The WTO Secretariat has announced funding for up to 30 participants from eligible technical assistance beneficiaries.
Government officials from WTO members and observers eligible for WTO training activities are invited to apply by July 19, 2024. Detailed information regarding the application procedure is available online.