INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SYMPOSIUM — 14-15 MAY 2012
Symposium on the 15th Anniversary of the Information Technology Agreement
WTO Committee of Participants on the Expansion of Trade in Information Technology Products
The Chairman of the ITA Committee, Mr. Zahari MD ALI will serve as facilitator.
Purpose
A. To conduct a review of trade liberalization and evolution of global trade in ICT products since 1996, and their impact on developing countries;
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
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
9.30 |
Welcome address and launching of the publication Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the WTO Keynote Address Ms Charlene Barshefsky, Former U.S. Trade
Representative (1997-2000) Keynote Address Dr Ryoji Chubachi, Head Vice Chairman |
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
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10.30 |
Impact of liberalization on development and participation of developing countries The Experience of a developing ITA Participants
The Experience of a new Participant
Industry views
Academic views
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12.00 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
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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)
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15.30 | Socio-economic benefits of ICT diffusion, and its significance for world trade and economic development
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16.15 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
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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
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Tuesday, 15 May 2012 back to top
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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9.45 | The benefits of the ITA — views from a business perspective
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10.15 |
Factors that will influence future investment and trade flows, views from a business perspective What is needed by industry?
What are the needs in terms of trade policy, regulatory, and business environment for the ICT sector?
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11.00 | Challenges and possible solutions to expanding trade in ICT products
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11.45 |
Panel discussions and Q&A
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12.45 |
Closing session |
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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13.00 |
End of Symposium back to top |