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Purpose
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A. To conduct a review of trade liberalization and evolution of global trade in ICT products since 1996, and their impact on developing countries;
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B. To have an overview of the latest developments in the ICT sector (new technology, technological innovation, and the global supply chain), the socioeconomic benefits, and as an enabler of sustainable development; and
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C. To look towards the future, what are the prospects for, and challenges to, a further expansion of trade in ICT products?
On this occasion, a new WTO publication to mark the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement will be launched.
Monday, 14 May 2012 back to top
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9.30 |
Welcome address and launching of the publication
Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the WTO
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Keynote Address
Ms Charlene Barshefsky, Former U.S. Trade
Representative (1997-2000)
Senior International Partner, WilmerHale
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Keynote Address
Dr Ryoji Chubachi, Head Vice Chairman
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) and Vice Chairman Sony Corporation
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A. Review of trade liberalization and evolution of global trade in IT (or ICT) products since 1996, and their impact on developing countries back to top
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10.10 |
Trade liberalization and global trade since 1996
An Overview
- Mr Andreas Maurer, Statistic Branch,
Economic Research and Statistics Division, World Trade Organization
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10.30 |
Impact of liberalization on development and participation of developing countries
The Experience of a developing ITA Participants
- Mr Bunrak Saraggananda, Honorary President
Association of Thai Information and Communications Technology Industry (ICT)
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- Mr Francisco Monge, Coordinator, North America Affairs Ministry of Foreign Trade, Costa Rica
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- Mr Sudhir Kumar Marwaha, Scientist — Additional Director
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, India
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The Experience of a new Participant
Industry views
- Mr Shaifubahrim Saleh, President of PIKOM the National ICT Association of Malaysia
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Academic views
- Mr Michael Anderson, Chief Advanced Technology and Machinery Division U.S. International Trade Commission
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Listen to the Session — Impact of liberalization on development and participation of developing countries
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12.00 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
- Mr Francis Kuo-Hsin Liang, Vice Minister & Chief Negotiator Ministry of Economic Affairs Chinese Taipei (MOEA)
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Audio: Panel discussion
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Audio: Morning session
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Afternoon session |
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B. Overview of the latest developments in the ICT sector (new technology, technological innovation, and the global supply chain), the socio-economic benefits, and as an enabler of sustainable development back to top
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14.30 |
Latest developments in the ICT sector (new technology, technological innovation, and the global supply chain)
- Mr Akihiro Tanii, Vice Chairman
Trade Policy Committee, Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
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Socio-economic benefits of ICT diffusion, and its significance for world trade and economic development
- Mr Paul Kukubo, Chief Executive Officer
Kenya Information, Communication and Technology Board
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- Mr Torbjörn Fredriksson, Chief of the ICT Analysis Section,
Division on Technology and Logistics,
United Nation Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
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16.15 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
- Mr Maurice FitzGerald, Vice President
Strategy and Consumer Advocacy, Hewlett-Packard
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- Mr Raphaël Dard, Adviser
e-Business & Mobile Solutions Enterprise Competitiveness,
International Trade Centre (ITC)
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Audio: Panel discussion
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C. In looking towards the future, what are the prospects for, and challenges to, a further expansion of trade in ICT products? back to top
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| 17.15 |
On-going technical work
Classification divergences
- Mr Roy Santana, Market Access Division
World Trade Organization
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HS transposition
- Mr Jurgen Richtering, Statistics Branch Economic Research and Statistics Division,
World Trade Organization
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Audio: Afternoon session
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 back to top
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C. In looking towards the future, what are the prospects for, and challenges to, a further expansion of trade in ICT products? (Cont'd) back to top
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The benefits of the ITA — views from a business perspective
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Factors that will influence future investment and trade flows, views from a business perspective
What is needed by industry?
- Mr Ulf Pehrsson, Vice President
Government and Industry Relations, Ericsson Member of the Trade Commission International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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- Mr Hendrik Abma, Director General
European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA)
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What are the needs in terms of trade policy, regulatory, and business environment for the ICT sector?
- Dr Erkki Ormala, Vice President
Business Environment Corporate Relations and Responsibility, Nokia Corporation
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Challenges and possible solutions to expanding trade in ICT products
- Mr Pierre de Ruvo, Executive Secretary
Worldwide System for Conformity Testing and Certification of Electrotechnical Equipment and Components(IECEE)
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11.45 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
- Mr Michitaka Nakatomi, Senior Fellow
Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (RIETI), Japan
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- Ms Dorothy Dwoskin, Senior Director
Global Trade Policy & Strategy, Microsoft Corporation
- Mr Shaifubahrim Saleh, President of PIKOM, the National ICT Association of Malaysia
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Audio: Panel discussion
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12.45 |
Closing session
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The facilitator will provide a summary of the day and a half Symposium. Participants will have an opportunity to have a final discussion and provide comments and feedback and any last remarks on the Symposium
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Audio: Morning session
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13.00 |
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