With the increasing importance of trade as a developmental tool for countries and even more importantly as a tool for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and in light of the developments that has occurred leading up to, during and after the 11th Ministerial conference, it is proposed that there be a regional workshop on Trade and Development in Latin America.

The workshop would aim to provide participants with an understanding of the issues of interest to developing countries in the various areas of negotiations and regular work of WTO, as well as a greater appreciation of the linkage between trade and development.  In addition, the activity will endeavour to provide the participants with a greater understanding of various factors that can enhance developmental gains from trade.