CHAIRPERSON'S COMMUNICATION ON UPCOMING TBT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
TENTH
TRIENNIAL REVIEW
Proposal from Kenya
The following submission, dated 5 March 2024, is being circulated at
the request of the delegation of Kenya.
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1 BACKGROUND
1.1. The WTO Committee on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) holds regular
meetings with a view to provide a platform for members to exchange experiences
on implementation of the Agreement with a view to make its implementation more
effective and efficient. This discussion revolves around generic, cross-cutting
themes, including transparency, standards, conformity assessment and good
regulatory practice as well as discussions aimed at resolving Specific Trade
Concerns (STCs).
1.2. As an administrative practice, schedule for meetings is posted on
the WTO official Website. Members, majority of which are developing and Least
Developed Countries (LDCs) and Developing Countries still have difficulties
effectively participating in these meetings due to inability to secure
necessary approvals and clearances from Authorities.
1.3. It is therefore crucial to put in place administrative mechanisms to
facilitate such members who may require advance/early invitations and
communication to enable them process the relevant clearances to travel for the
TBT Committee meetings.
2 PROPOSAL
2.1. Kenya hereby proposes the establishment of administrative mechanisms
for issuing advance communication for meetings. This mechanism should enable
the TBT Committee Chairperson to:
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