News and insights on WTO Technical Assistance programmes. |
- Notice: The Weekly TA Newsletter Takes a Break
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- Coming Up: Key Activities on the Horizon
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- Upgraded WTO e-Learning Platform Enhances User Engagement
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- Weekly Round-Up: Top News and Highlights
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Suspension of the weekly TA Newsletter |
Dear readers,
We thank you wholeheartedly for having followed the Technical Assistance weekly news so far this year.
Please note that our newsletter will be taking a break as ITTC works to optimise its programmes. However, this channel will remain open, and we will continue to share updates in the future as opportunities arise.
In the meantime, information on WTO TA activities remains available in real time via the Technical Assistance Management System (TAM), and updates can also be found on the WTO website.
For any communication concerning WTO Technical Assistance, please write to wtota@wto.org.
Whether you are enjoying the summer sun or the winter chill, we wish you a pleasant and restful season ahead. |
đź“Ť Phnom Penh, Cambodia | đź“… 7 August 2025
WTO to Participate in Cambodia’s Seminar on Trade Policy Review Outcomes |
The WTO Secretariat will participate in a one-day seminar in Phnom Penh on 7 August, jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia and the European Union through GIZ. The seminar will focus on the results and recommendations emerging from Cambodia’s Third Trade Policy Review (TPR), which took place on 26 and 28 March 2025 in Geneva.
The WTO representative will deliver a presentation on the findings of the TPR and contribute to in-depth discussions on key issues identified by WTO Members. The activity aims to clarify the review’s recommendations, support implementation planning, and identify related technical assistance needs, in coordination with Cambodia’s development partners.
The seminar will bring together representatives from government ministries, development partners, the private sector, and academia. |
Upgraded Platform with Enhanced Discussion Forums |
The WTO e-Learning platform now boosts engagement through mobile notifications and revitalized discussion forums for eligible users.
Our upgraded platform better help approved government officials to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge on WTO Agreements and trade-related issues.
đź’¬ Exchange ideas, ask questions, and grow your network with fellow trade officials from around the world. |
The WTO e-Learning programme offers a range of training courses through a comprehensive online platform, covering WTO agreements and various aspects of international trade.
Enrol for free in the WTO e-Learning programme and gain access to an ever-expanding catalogue of training courses designed to help you navigate the dynamic world of global trade. |
Jamaican Officials Deepen Understanding of Trade in Services in WTO Virtual Seminar |
Government officials from Jamaica participated in a two-day WTO virtual seminar on trade in services, held from 23 to 24 July. The seminar aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge of the WTO’s General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and the country’s related commitments.
Participants explored the core features and obligations of the GATS, including market access, national treatment, and the structure of Schedules of Specific Commitments. An interactive session focused on analyzing Jamaica’s current commitments at the WTO, helping participants better understand their scope and implications.
The workshop also introduced the WTO–World Bank initiative on Trade in Services for Development (TS4D), outlining its objectives and potential areas of support for developing countries. It provided a solid foundation for further national capacity-building. |
Virtual Training Supports Comoros on WTO Agriculture Notifications |
A virtual workshop dedicated to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture was held for Comorian officials from 24 to 25 July. The training focused on the core disciplines of the Agreement and the specific notification requirements that apply to WTO Members.
The programme was delivered over three technical sessions, featuring presentations from WTO experts on key themes: domestic support, export competition, and market access. Each session examined how these areas are regulated under the Agreement and what obligations they entail for Members in terms of transparency and compliance.
Through practical illustrations and tailored guidance, the workshop provided participants with tools to better fulfil national commitments and contribute to the overall transparency of agricultural trade policies. |
Capacity Building on WTO Import Licensing Notifications Held in Luanda |
A national workshop on the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures and associated notification requirements took place in Luanda, Angola, from 23 to 25 July. The three-day event gathered officials from various government agencies involved in import licensing to strengthen their understanding of the Agreement’s provisions and to enhance Angola’s compliance with WTO notification obligations.
Participants explored the structure and objectives of the Import Licensing Agreement. Sessions included detailed explanations, case studies, and hands-on training using the WTO Import Licensing Notification Portal (ILNP), allowing participants to apply knowledge in real time. |
WTO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Coordinated and managed by ITTC |
A core function of the WTO, technical assistance and capacity-building activities seek to enhance professional and institutional trade capacities in developing and least-developed WTO member and observer governments. They provide beneficiaries with enhanced know-how to take full advantage of the opportunities from the rules-based multilateral trading system and address potential challenges. Within the WTO Secretariat, the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation (ITTC) oversees these activities. |
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