Trade has had a turbulent few years, with pandemic disruptions and supply chain challenges, geoeconomic fragmentation, rising inequality, rapid digital transformation and increasing climate change impacts. How can, and should, trade policy respond?
If you deal with trade as a policymaker or in the business world, this course is essential to understanding the 21st-century global landscape. This one-day “nutshell” offers a broad overview of major trade policy topics and where to go to find more information when you need it. It also gives a fascinating snapshot of major global trends such as globalisation, sustainability and development. The emphasis throughout is on interaction, discussion and developing the practical tools to understand and engage on international trade issues more effectively.
Programme topics include:
New Zealand trade policy, including Trade for All
The WTO - functions, principles and negotiations
FTAs
Goods trade - tariffs, tariff rate quotas, import licensing
Services and digital trade - what they are, trade barriers and trade rules
Non-tariff measures including SPS and TBT, non-tariff barriers and subsidies
Settling disputes
Sustainable development, trade inclusion and environmental sustainability
Future directions: fragmentation, protectionism, risks, opportunities and prospects
When: Wednesday 18 October 2023, 0830 - 1700h
Where: The Terrace Conference Centre, centrally located in Wellington
Cost: NZD$799 + GST (includes course materials and lunch)
Please note: Registrations close on Friday 13 October 2023. The course will only proceed if there are sufficient numbers. The organisers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the course for any reason.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The organisers reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the course for any reason. If the course must be cancelled by the organisers, a full refund will be provided.
A 10% administration fee is charged for any withdrawal after enrolment. Course fee is 50% refundable for withdrawal between 8 and 15 days of course commencement. Course fee is non-refundable in the case of withdrawal within 7 days of the course date. Registration is transferable to another person if you are unable to attend for any reasons. Please note that we are not responsible for travel or related costs under any circumstances. Participants may wish to consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance in the unlikely event that the programme is cancelled or unable to proceed, or if the participant cannot attend for personal or professional reasons.
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