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Chinese Taipei donates CHF 35,000 for implementation of Trade Facilitation Agreement

22.07.2016

The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu (Chinese Taipei) has donated nearly CHF 35,000 in 2016 to help developing and least-developed countries reap the full benefits of the TFA.

Honduras ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

14.07.2016

Honduras deposited its instrument of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 14 July 2016.

El Salvador ratifies the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

05.07.2016

El Salvador presented the TFA instrument of ratification on 4 July, bringing the total number of ratifications to 85.

Republic of Moldova ratifes the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

24.06.2016

Republic of Moldova deposited its instruments of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 24 June 2016

Madagascar ratifes the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

21.06.2016

Madagascar deposited its instruments of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 20 June 2016.

Saint Kitts and Nevis ratifies Trade Facilitation Agreement

17.06.2016

St. Kitts and Nevis deposited its instruments of acceptance with the WTO Secretariat on 17 June, bringing the total number of ratifications to 82.

The TFAF conducts an Advanced course on Trade Facilitation for National Committee Chairs

14.06.2016

Organised by the Trade Facilitation Agreement Facility (TFAF) with the help of partner organizations, the one-week training was held at the WTO from June 6-10, 2016.

SmartLessons Competition on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Implementation

13.06.2016

Special Competition to showcase the lessons learned (both successes and failures) in implementing trade facilitation reforms. Deadline extended until September 9, 2016.

WTO Members share experiences on National Trade Facilitation Committees

09.06.2016

Experts from more than 20 countries and 5 international organizations made presentations on best practices.

Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation: 75% of required TFA ratifications have been received