Developing Sustainable Trade Policy Training: The CTPL Experience Sarah Geddes, Carleton University Presentation for the UNCTAD VI Annual Meeting July 11-15, 2005

………………………………………………………………………... CTPL Mandate An independent university-based think tank with a three-fold mandate: To promote greater public understanding of trade and investment policy issues To foster independent analysis and research on trade policy and legal issues To encourage the development of trade policy practitioners and professionals

………………………………………………………………………... What Does CTPL Do? Delivers training, advisory and research services to government agencies, international organizations and the private sector Works with developing and transition economies around the world, enabling them to build both institutional and trade capacity Ongoing projects in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific

………………………………………………………………………... CTPL Certificate Program Executive training for trade policy professionals in trade law and commercial diplomacy Offered by university faculty and trade policy practitioners Six week residence at Carleton University WTO and regional trade agreements Critical trade policy issues for the Doha Round Dispute settlement WTO Accession Policy Development and Implementation Trade negotiation skills Public Advocacy Coalition Building

………………………………………………………………………... Trade Training Capacity Building: Best Practices Partner Implementation Institution Building Tailored Training Strategic Advice and Ongoing Assistance

………………………………………………………………………... Partner Implementation Interest and commitment from all stakeholders Local ownership: partners identify needs and goals Utilize local expertise

………………………………………………………………………... Institution Building Support for training of trainers program involving participation of selected partner representatives Incremental development of a local training program Linkages to government, the private sector, academic communities

………………………………………………………………………... Tailored Training Work with trainers to adapt the CTPL Certificate Program to local needs and conditions Content Audience Language Culture

………………………………………………………………………... Strategic Advice and Ongoing Assistance Provide resources, expertise and continuing support to implement the program in the partner country Maintain established relationships & networks

………………………………………………………………………... Successes Programs in International Trade operating in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Kiev and Barbados Enhanced level of expertise in partner countries government agencies, academic institutions, and private organizations

………………………………………………………………………... Next Steps: TPL Network Links experts from around the world with government, international development agencies and private sector clients and with information important to their roles as trade policy advisors Creates a database of international experts to meet the demand for trade policy training, advisory and research services

………………………………………………………………………... TPL Network Mission Develop and maintain membership of high quality trade policy and law experts using an internet based approach Promote the experience of its members to an international audience Deliver relevant and up to date commentary on important trade issues with a view to ensuring membership’s skill sets are current