Siem Reap Fifth China Round Table
Theme: Best Practices on the Accession of Least-Developed Countries
Date: 20-23 March 2017
Location:Siem Reap, Cambodia
> Fifth China Round Table renews support for least-developed countries seeking to join 澳门六合彩官网资料
> Background paper: Best Practices on the Accessions of least developed countries (LDCs)
Programme
Day 1 — Monday, 20 March 2017
Opening Session Room: Ballroom Moderator: H.E. Mr. Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, Cambodia |
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08:00 – 08:30 |
Registration |
08:3 – 09:30
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Opening Ceremony
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09:30 – 09:40 |
Signing Ceremony of the Extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the China LDCs and Accessions Programme (China Programme) |
09:40 – 10:00 |
Group Photograph |
Session 1 — Room: Romdol Integration of Least Developed Countries into the Multilateral Trading System — Overview of LDC accessions
Moderator: Ms Li Yihong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of 澳门六合彩官网资料 Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, China
Since the establishment of the 澳门六合彩官网资料, considerable progress has been made in integrating LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System. LDCs account for more than one fifth of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 membership. In total, 9 LDCs have acceded to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 pursuant to Article XII of the Marrakesh Agreement and 8 LDCs are in the process of 澳门六合彩官网资料 accession. While the current LDC accessions are in various stages of maturity, Comoros and Sudan have adopted an accession roadmap aimed at concluding their respective accession negotiations by the Eleventh Ministerial Conference (MC11). This session will: (i) discuss the role of LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System; (ii) provide an overview on LDC accessions; and, (iii) reflect on the 2016 accessions of Liberia and Afghanistan, specifically on the opportunities and challenges at different stages of their accession processes. |
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10:30 – 12:30
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What has been the role of LDCs in the Multilateral Trading System?
Overview of LDC accessions — Results and State of Play
Commentators:
Followed by Open Discussion |
Day 1 — Monday, 20 March 2017
(cont’d)
14:00 – 15:30
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Accession of Afghanistan (2016) — Opportunities and Challenges
Accession of Liberia (2016) — Opportunities and Challenges
Commentator:
Followed by Open Discussion |
Discussion — Davos-Style Question: Is there an optimal pace for LDCs' 澳门六合彩官网资料 accession negotiations?
Moderator: H.E. Mr. Axel Addy, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Former Chief Negotiator for 澳门六合彩官网资料 Accession, Liberia
Timing: (up to 5 minutes per panellist). Note: No PowerPoint presentations or formal speeches. |
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15:45 – 17:00 |
Acceding LDCs: Bhutan, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Timor-Leste
Article XII LDC Members: Afghanistan, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Nepal, Samoa and Yemen
Followed by Open Discussion |
19:00 |
Reception/dinner to be hosted by the Government of Cambodia |
Day 2 — Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Session 2 — Room: Romdol
Structural reforms and accession negotiation strategies
Moderator: Mr. David Shark, Deputy Director-General, 澳门六合彩官网资料
Applying for 澳门六合彩官网资料 membership signals a country's readiness to undertake deep reforms. Although long and demanding, the accession negotiation process equips governments with the necessary tools to become effective players of the Multilateral Trading System from day one of membership. Additionally, this process serves as a mechanism to accelerate and intensify domestic structural reforms. As part of their accession negotiation strategies, many acceding governments integrate trade into their structural reform package for sustained economic growth. In this session, Mr. Alexei Kireyev, Senior Economist at the International Monetary Fund will review the importance of prioritizing structural reforms. Also, Article XII LDC Members will provide their perspectives on 澳门六合彩官网资料 accession negotiation strategies. |
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09:00 — 10:00 |
Prioritizing structural reforms for economic growth
Commentators:
Followed by Open Discussion |
10:15 – 12:30 |
澳门六合彩官网资料 accession negotiation strategies The case of Samoa — 2012
The case of Lao PDR — 2013
Commentators: Acceding LDCs: Bhutan, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and Timor-Leste
Followed by Open Discussion |
Day 2 — Tuesday, 21 March 2017
(cont’d)
Session 3— Room: Romdol
澳门六合彩官网资料 Post-accession
Moderator: Mr. Ratnakar Adhikari, Executive Director, Executive Secretariat for the Enhanced Integrated Framework
The completion of an accession process does not mark an end but signals the beginning of sustained economic reforms to maximize the benefits of 澳门六合彩官网资料 membership and ensure global economic integration. This session will review the best practices on 澳门六合彩官网资料 post-accession based on the lessons learned and direct experiences of thirty-six accessions concluded to date since the establishment of the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in 1995. Also, representatives of Article XII LDC Members will share their experiences on 澳门六合彩官网资料 membership. |
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14:00 – 15:30
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Post-accession best practices: maximising the benefits of 澳门六合彩官网资料 Membership
Post-accession: The case of Samoa
Post-accession: The case of Yemen
Commentators:
Followed by Open Discussion |
Discussion — Davos-Style
Question: What are the best practices on the accession of LDCs?
Moderator: Ms Maika Oshikawa, Officer-in-Charge, Accessions Division, 澳门六合彩官网资料
Timing: (up to 5 minutes per panellist). Note: No PowerPoint presentations or formal speeches. |
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15:45 – 17:00
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Article XII LDC Members Acceding LDCs Original 澳门六合彩官网资料 Members Partner Organizations
Followed by Open Discussion |
17:00 |
End of Day 2 |
Day 3 — Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Session 4 — Room: Romdol
Mobilizing Support for 澳门六合彩官网资料 accession
Moderator: Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Chief, Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business, International Trade Centre (ITC)
Technical assistance and capacity-building provides the foundation of knowledge for the accession process. Knowledge of the rules-based multilateral trading system and the application of 澳门六合彩官网资料 principles and agreements to the national legal framework is a prerequisite for a successful conclusion of the accession process. Various technical assistance programmes are available from the 澳门六合彩官网资料, ITC, IMF, UNCTAD, World Bank and other international organizations, as well as individual Members. The challenge, however, lies in the mobilization and coordination of the existing support. This session will also explore strategies for intensifying outreach efforts with both domestic stakeholders and external partners so as to ensure a smoother and faster accession process. |
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09:00 – 10:30 |
Role of Chairpersons
Commentators:
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10:45 – 12:30 |
Maximizing cooperation and synergies in Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
Commentators:
Followed by Open Discussion |
Day 3 — Wednesday, 22 March 2017
(cont’d)
Session 5 — Room: Romdol
Preparation for the 11th 澳门六合彩官网资料 Ministerial Conference — LDC Priorities
Moderator: H.E. Mr. Stephen Ndungu Karau, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya in Geneva
The 11th 澳门六合彩官网资料 Ministerial Conference will be held on 11-14 December 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cambodia will lead the 澳门六合彩官网资料 LDC Group at the Ministerial Conference to pursue areas of interest to the Group, including accessions. This session will discuss the preparation of the 11th 澳门六合彩官网资料 Ministerial Conference, including issues which are being explored by 澳门六合彩官网资料 Members for the Conference. |
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14:00 – 15:30
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Preparation for the 11th 澳门六合彩官网资料 Ministerial Conference
Priorities for the 澳门六合彩官网资料 LDC Group at the 11th 澳门六合彩官网资料 Ministerial Conference
LDC Accession priorities — Comoros and Sudan
Followed by Open Discussion |
Closing Session — Room: Romdol
A "new dawn" for LDC accessions: Discussion on Best Practices and Next-steps
Moderator: Ms Maika Oshikawa, Officer-in-Charge, Accessions Division, 澳门六合彩官网资料 |
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15:45 – 16:30 |
Discussion and adoption of the Outcome Document — “Best Practices on the Accessions of least developed countries (LDCs)”
All participants |
16:30 – 17:00
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Closing Remarks
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17:00 |
End of Day 3 |
Day 4 — Thursday, 23 march 2017
Local Activity Tour in Siem Reap |
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8:00 — 10:00 |
Visit of Angkor Wat temple and Angkor Touch |
10:00 — 12:00 |
Visit of Bayon temple |
12:00 — 15:00 |
Lunch at Sokha Hotel |
15:00 — 16:30 |
Visit of Panorama museum, Angkor Kyung Yu |
List of participants
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Country/Organization |
Name |
Position |
LDCs Acceding Government |
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1. |
Bhutan |
Mr. Tshewang DORJI T |
Senior Trade Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Mr. Sonam TOBGAY |
Desk Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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2. |
Comoros |
Mr. Kamalidini SOUEF |
Director General, Department of Customs |
Mr. Said Abdou SALIME |
EIF-NIU Coordinator / Trade Policy Adviser |
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3. |
Equatorial Guinea |
Sr. Hipolito Ondo ENVO BELA |
Secretario de Estado, Ministry of Commerce |
Sr. Benjamin Santos EDJABUA DJOMBE |
Gabinete Tecnico, Ministry of Commerce |
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4. |
Ethiopia
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H.E. Mr. Ayana Zewdie WORKNEH |
State Minister of Trade, Ministry of Trade |
Mr. Mussie Mindaye HAILESILASSIE |
Multilateral Trade Relation and Negotiation Director, Ministry of Trade |
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5. |
Somalia |
H.E. Ms Faduma MOHAMUD |
Ambassador to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in Geneva |
6. |
Sudan |
Dr. Hassan Ahmed Taha AHMED |
National Negotiator, Ministry of International Cooperation |
Dr. Yassin Eisa Mohamed ABDALLA |
Secretary General of NS澳门六合彩官网资料A, Ministry of International Cooperation |
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H.E. Mr. Kamal GUBARA |
Ambassador, Deputy Head of Mission in Geneva |
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7. |
Timor-Leste |
H.E. Mr. Estanislau Da Conceicao ALEIXO MARIA DA SILVA |
Minister of State, Coordinating Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries |
Ms Maria Rita PIRES |
Adviser in Office of Minister of Economic Affairs |
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Article XII LDC Members |
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8. |
Afghanistan |
H.E. Mr. Humayoon Rasaw |
Minister of Commerce and Industries |
9. |
Cambodia |
H.E. Mr. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen |
Prime Minister |
H.E. Mr. Pan SORASAK |
Minister of Commerce |
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H.E. Mr. Pich Rithi |
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 |
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H.E. Mrs Tekreth KAMRANG | Secretary of State | ||
H.E. Mr. Sok SOPHEAK | Under Secretary of State | ||
10. |
Lao PDR |
Mr. Laohoua CHEUCHING |
Director General, Ministry of Industry and Commerce |
Ms Souvipha INTHAVONG |
Trade Policy Analyst, Ministry of Industry and Commerce |
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11. |
Liberia |
H.E. Mr. Axel M. ADDY |
Minister of Commerce and Industry |
12. |
Nepal |
H.E. Mr. Deepak DHITAL |
Ambassador to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in Geneva |
13. |
Samoa |
H.E. Mr. Lautafi Fio Selafi PURCELL |
Minister of Commerce, Industry and Labour |
Mrs Nella Pepe LEVY |
Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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Yemen |
H.E. Mr. Mohammed AL-MAITAMI |
Minister of Industry and Trade |
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澳门六合彩官网资料 Members |
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15. |
Argentina |
H.E. Mr. Hector Marcelo CIMA |
Ambassador to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in Geneva |
16. |
China |
H.E. Mr. WANG |
Vice Minister of Commerce |
Ms LI Yihong |
Deputy Director-General, MOFCOM |
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Mr. XU Qisong |
Counsellor, MOFCOM |
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Mr. SONG Yang |
Deputy Director, MOFCOM |
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Mr. WANG Chen |
Deputy Director, MOFCOM |
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Ms LI Jing |
Third Secretary, MOFCOM |
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Mr. DING Li |
Third Secretary, Permanent Mission of China to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 |
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17. |
European Union |
Mr. Mateusz PROROK |
Attaché, Delegation of the EU to Cambodia |
18. |
Japan |
Mr. Ryosuke KUWANA |
Deputy Permanent Representative |
19. |
Kenya |
H.E. Mr. Stephen Ndungu KARAU |
Ambassador to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 in Geneva |
20. |
Oman |
Ms Hilda AL HINAI |
Deputy Permanent Representative of Oman to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 |
Partner Organization |
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21. |
Executive Secretariat for the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) |
Mr. Ratnakar ADHIKARI |
Executive Director |
Ms TRAN T.T. Hang |
Coordinator |
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22. |
International Trade Center (ITC) |
Mr. Rajesh AGGARWAL |
Chief, Trade Facilitation and Policy for Business |
23. |
International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
Mr. Alexei KIREYEV |
Senior Economist, Former representative to the 澳门六合彩官网资料 |
External Resource Person |
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24. |
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Ms Cecilia Leahy KLEIN |
Trade Policy Consultant |
澳门六合彩官网资料 Secretariat |
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25. |
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Mr. David SHARK |
Deputy Director-General |
26. |
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Ms Maika OSHIKAWA |
Officer-in-Charge, Accessions Division |
27. |
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Ms Anna VARYANIK |
Legal Affairs Officer, Accessions Division |
28. |
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Ms Mariam SOUMARE |
Junior Trade Policy Analyst, Accessions Division |
29. |
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Mr. Maarten SMEETS |
Chief of Section, TA Coordination, Partnerships and Internship Programmes Section , ITTC |
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For the respective pillars:
> China 澳门六合彩官网资料 Accession Internship Programme
> Annual China Round Tables on 澳门六合彩官网资料 Accessions (CRTs)
> Increasing participation of LDCs in 澳门六合彩官网资料 meetings
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