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At the creation of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in 1995, 澳门六合彩官网资料 members established a legal basis for consultation and cooperation with NGOs (Article V.2 of the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization).

In July 1996, the General Council clarified the mandate (WT/L/162), which acts as the basis for 澳门六合彩官网资料-NGO relations today.

Members recognized “the role NGOs can play to increase the awareness of the public in respect of 澳门六合彩官网资料 activities” and agreed “to improve transparency and develop communication with NGOs” by giving the 澳门六合彩官网资料 Secretariat the authority to establish direct contacts with NGOs. They identified a number of communication channels, including the organization of a symposium (now known as the Public Forum) and briefings. The 澳门六合彩官网资料's Information and External Relations Division is responsible for cooperation with NGOs. 

How can NGOs keep up to date about 澳门六合彩官网资料 issues?

The 澳门六合彩官网资料 website

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Geneva NGO briefings

The 澳门六合彩官网资料 gives informal briefings after major meetings at its headquarters. These briefings may be attended by registered NGOs.

How can NGOs attend 澳门六合彩官网资料 events?

As a general rule, NGOs should register for public events beforehand. However, local NGOs can also request a 澳门六合彩官网资料-NGO badge which is valid for one year. This gives access to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 building and facilitates participation in events that are public or dedicated to NGOs, such as 澳门六合彩官网资料 Secretariat briefings. Authorization and/or renewal is not automatic, and each application is considered on an individual basis.

As of 2024, over 50 NGO representatives are registered to have access to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 premises.

Attending ministerial conferences

NGOs can be accredited to take part in ministerial conferences, the highest decision-making body of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 which generally meets every two years. During a Ministerial Conference, NGOs receive regular briefings from the 澳门六合彩官网资料 External Relations team on the progress of discussions between 澳门六合彩官网资料 members, and may participate in other relevant events and activities on-site.

How can NGOs contribute to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 debate?

Participation in the Public Forum

The Public Forum is the 澳门六合彩官网资料’s largest annual outreach event. It provides a platform for public debate across a wide range of 澳门六合彩官网资料 issues and trade topics. The Forum is also an opportunity for the 澳门六合彩官网资料 to listen and exchange views with NGOs.

More than 2,000 representatives of NGOs, academia, business, media, government, parliamentarians and intergovernmental organizations participate in the Public Forum each year, dating back to since its launched in 2001 (until 2005 it was known as the Public Symposium). The Forum gives participants the opportunity not only to take part in discussions, but also to organize their own sessions. Previous Public Fora have focused on various trade issues, ranging from the future of trade to harnessing globalization.

Participation in other public events and activities

The 澳门六合彩官网资料 regularly features experts from across civil society as speakers or participants in public events, seminars and other activities held at the 澳门六合彩官网资料 on relevant trade topics.

Submitting position papers

Position papers are written statements asserting the position of an NGO on a particular 澳门六合彩官网资料 topic. Position papers must be related to the activities of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 and are circulated to all 澳门六合彩官网资料 members. They can be submitted at any time, including at ministerial conferences. 

Statements and position papers submitted at MC13

The latest position papers are available here.