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ACTIVITY NAME: Understanding the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Starting on: Mar 21, 2024 9:00
Ending on: Mar 22, 2024 13:00
Moderator(s):
  • Ms. Jean Wagaba

    Training Coordinator (EACFFPC) - Uganda Revenue Authority

Venue:
URA Training Center
Max Credits:
10
Provider:
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
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Understanding the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Starting on:
Mar 21, 2024 9:00 AM
Ending on:
Mar 22, 2024 1:00 PM

Description

By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Have an enhanced understanding of the concept of Trade Facilitation and its impact on trade flows and trade costs • Develop sound knowledge and understanding of the key provisions of the WTO TFA and its mode of implementation • Appreciate the relevance of the WTO TFA in relation to Customs processes and procedures • Evaluate the role of the private sector in promoting trade facilitation

Objectives

Key areas to be covered: • Trade Facilitation Principles; The four pillars • The structure of the TFA • Objectives of the TFA • Rights and obligations of contracting states under the TFA • Technical provisions of the TFA • Special and differential flexibilities for developing and least developed countries • Role of the WTO Trade Facilitation Committee and National Trade Facilitation Committee

Presenters

  1. Mr. Sylvester Kiwanuka
    Trainer at URA Training Centre