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During this 3-month programme, the participants will be given an in-depth exposure to WTO and international trade issues. The RTPC will seek to enhance the participants understanding of their regional environment and how it relates to trade-policy making; develop a good understanding of the WTO, including the Agreements; improve their analytical and negotiating skills; learn how to use effectively the relevant information and documentation on trade-related issues; and establish and/or strengthen a network of contacts between participants and with the trainers/experts.

The countries represented in the forthcoming RTPC for Asia – Pacific Region include Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macao China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Vietnam.

The first RTPC for the Asia-Pacific region was held by the WTO in 2004 in partnership with the University of Hong Kong, a partnership which lasted until 2006. This was succeeded by a partnership with the National University of Singapore from 2007 to 2010. Since its inception, a total of 184 government officials have successfully completed the Asia-Pacific RTPC. Over 40 regional academics/trade specials from numerous universities and institutions have been involved in the delivery of the course since 2004.

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