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The purpose of the Workshop is to share perspectives and build participants’ knowledge and skillset on current issues concerning the interface of government procurement, international trade, development and good governance with a specific focus on the GPA 2012.

The workshop will familiarize participants with recent related developments concerning the GPA 2012, the WTO Committee on Government Procurement and the synergies and complementarities between the GPA 2012 and other international instruments and regional trade agreements. Consideration will be given to the implementation of the GPA 2012, especially sustainable procurement, the participation of small and medium-sized enterprise in government procurement markets, the promotion of supplier competition, the prevention of corrupt practices and e-procurement.  The workshop will also explore the benefits and challenges of acceding to the GPA 2012, the flexibilities available to developing countries seeking accession, and the accession procedure.

The programme will feature experts from the WTO Secretariat and from other international institutions. The workshop will be held in the three WTO official languages — English, French and Spanish.

Who should apply?

The workshop is aimed at government officials from WTO members and observers eligible to benefit from WTO training activities, with direct policy responsibility or a demonstrated background in trade or government procurement policy matters, and who are expected to continue working or being assigned responsibilities in these fields. Candidates should also have an excellent knowledge of one of the working languages of the workshop. Preference will be given to nominees having completed the e-learning course on the objectives, rules and operation of the GPA 2012, which is available here.

How to apply?

Eligible WTO members and observers are invited to nominate government officials by 8 March 2024.

Detailed information regarding the application procedures is available here.  

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