This course introduces participants to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). It provides a comprehensive overview of the TFA, focusing particularly on the rights and obligations which it entails on the part of the member states, and laying out practical ways in which the private sector can support its implementation. Beginning with an outline of the importance of the TFA, the course moves on to discuss the Agreement's structure and the roles to be played by various parties within it. In its second half, it details the TFA's measures to promote greater cross-border efficiency and highlights its implementation and compliance requirements, including the role played by National Trade Facilitation Committees. |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces participants to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). It provides a comprehensive overview of the TFA, focusing particularly on the rights and obligations which it entails on the part of the member states, and laying out practical ways in which the private sector can support its implementation. Beginning with an outline of the importance of the TFA, the course moves on to discuss the Agreement's structure and the roles to be played by various parties within it. In its second half, it details the TFA's measures to promote greater cross-border efficiency, notably through increased transparency and the removal of obstacles to trade. Finally, the course concludes by highlighting the Agreement's implementation and compliance requirements, including the role played by National Trade Facilitation Committees. After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Participants who meet the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion issued in electronic format. COURSE STRUCTURE Lecture 1: Solving Cross-border Inefficiency
Lecture 2: Transparency and Fairness
Lecture 3: Faster, Simpler, Cheaper Lecture 4: Playing Your Part
Case Study Exercise
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- Tutor: Alina Fetisova