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National Training Workshop, DFID II Project

Dhaka, Bangladesh. 19-21 Aug 2003

Supported by a country case study, along with UNCTAD training modules and presentations by national and international industry experts, the workshop will focus on the interface between environmental requirements, market access and export competitiveness in the leather and footwear industry in Bangladesh.

The meeting will center on the following key issues: information gathering and dissemination; current adjustment approaches and capacity building needs; and pro-active policies for effective participation in international standard setting. The main target audience is the private sector, along with government officials and representatives of academia and NGOs.

The workshop is organized under the project "Building Capacity for Improved Policy Making and Negotiations on Key Trade and Environment Issues" (INT/0T/2AQ). The training workshop is co-organized by the Bangladesh Center for Advanced.

Documents

Title Author File Versions
Agenda Secretariat
Photos Secretariat
Evaluation of the workshop Secretariat
Environmental Requirements and International Trade UNCTAD
Multilateral Trade Rules Governing Environmental and Health Requirements: The TBT and SPS Agreements UNCTAD
Environmental requirements, market access and export competitiveness: A real life story and general lessons of global value Central Leather Research Institute, India Ramasami
Problems and potential of the leather & footwear sector ITC, Maleque
Leather sector in Bangladesh: an overview BCAS, Mainuddin
Sustainable export market and relocation of tanning industry in Bangladesh: problems and possibilities Bangledesh Leather, Alam

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