Applications are now open for a World Trade Organization (WTO) course focusing on the services aspects of e-commerce. The course aims to familiarize participants with the connections between e-commerce, services trade, and the disciplines outlined in the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services. It will place particular emphasis on specific service sectors and include discussions on the moratorium on e-commerce and other related topics within the WTO framework.
The primary objective is to enhance participants' ability to develop autonomous services trade policies and integrate e-commerce into their national trade policy plans. Experts from the WTO Secretariat will contribute to the program, which will be conducted in English.
The workshop targets government officials from WTO members and observers who are eligible for WTO training activities. These officials should have direct policy responsibility or an advanced understanding of trade in services and e-commerce issues. Additionally, candidates must have completed a previous WTO training activity, either through E-Learning or face-to-face courses, and be proficient in English.
Eligible WTO members and observers are invited to nominate government officials by August 30, 2024. Detailed information regarding application procedures can be found here.