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WTO LDC group workshop on rules of origin negotiations

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 13 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 - 10:00am

13 May 2025

The WTO LDC Group, in collaboration with UNCTAD, held a capacity-building workshop focusing on the evolution of technical assistance to LDCs in WTO negotiations, with a spotlight on Rules of Origin. More information here.

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From the WTO: Officials from LDCs outline trade priorities at Geneva seminar

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

7 December 2022. From the WTO: A total of 60 trade experts and government officials from least-developed countries (LDC) are taking part in a seminar on LDC priorities in global trade from 7 to 9 December at the WTO. Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in his opening remarks: “LDCs hold the keys for unlocking the full potential for trade for growth and development of their economies.” News item here.

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WTO Seminar on LDC priorities in global trade

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 06 December 2022 - 9:30am

6-8 December 2022.

The seminar will bring together capital-based government officials from least developed countries (LDCs), ambassadors, delegates and trade experts to explore trade topics of importance to LDCs. The participants will discuss the outcomes of the 12th Ministerial Conference, factors shaping global trade and ways of strengthening the multilateral trading system. They will also share experiences on how to strengthen LDC capacity to trade. The aim is to take stock of the latest state of play in WTO discussions, identify current challenges and determine the support needed to help LDCs fully realize their trade potential. The seminar is part of the WTO's technical assistance plan, and it is dedicated for capital-based LDC participants only.

Information here.

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From the WTO: LDC trade ministers welcome renewed cooperation between WTO and UN on LDC trade development

MTAVARES1 — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

11 June 2022. "WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg of the UN High Representative for Least-Developed Countries signed a partnership agreement on 11 June in Geneva aimed at strengthening cooperation to boost the participation of least-developed countries in the global trading system. Trade ministers and WTO ambassadors from over 40 LDCs attended the ceremony on the eve of the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12), which begins on 12 June." Read the news item here: WTO | 2022 News items - LDC trade ministers welcome renewed cooperation between WTO and UN on LDC trade development

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WTO Sub-committee on LDCs Formal Meeting

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Monday, 30 May 2022 - 10:00am

More information here.

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From the WTO: members discuss LDCs' participation in services trade at the Council for Trade in Services on 16 May

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 18 May 2022 15:01:00 +0000

18 May 2022. The LDC Group at the WTO has highlighted that implementation of the services waiver was one of their priorities for the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June. They have made specific requests to improve implementation. See the WTO's news item here and more on the services waiver here.

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From the WTO: DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC12

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 16 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

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WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC 12

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Photo: WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC 12. 16 May 2022: "Delivering the opening address at the “South-South Dialogue on Least-developed Countries (LDCs) and Development” on 16 May in Geneva, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stressed the need to deliver tangible outcomes for LDCs at the 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) to be held on 12-15 June. “Trade is part of the solution to the challenges that LDCs confront,” she said." See the WTO news article here.

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