Seminar & MDP Details



IIM Ahmedabad

WTO and Indian Agri Food Sector
Programme Director: Prof. Vijay Paul Sharma
November 22-24, 2004
Fees: Rs. 22000 (US$ 650 for participants from other countries)

Objectives: The objectives of the programme are: -

  • To provide the participants with greater understanding of operations and impact of WTO Agreements related to agriculture and on relevant regional trading arrangements.

  • To enhance the ability of administrators and policy makers to implement the WTO Agreements domestically and to prepare them for effective participation in WTO negotiations.

  • To improve competence of participants in formulation and implementation of appropriate strategies, plans and programmes to enhance the competitiveness of Indian agriculture and food sector.

For: The programme is meant for senior and middle level administrators and officers of state and central governments, and managers from public and private sector organizations who are involved in developing competitive strategies for food and agribusiness markets.

Contents:

  • Agricultural Trade and the WTO System; Overview of WTO Agreement on Agriculture Provisions

  • Key Technical Agreements - Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), Rules of Origin, Custom Valuation, Import Licensing and Pre-shipment Inspections, Anti-dumping Measures, Subsidies and Countervailing Measures

  • Experiences from the Implementation of the WTO Commitments and Emerging Issues and Topics relevant to Future Negotiations

  • WTO and Regional Trade Arrangements: NAFTA, ASEAN Free Trade AREA, CEFTA, etc.

  • Introduction to TRIPS Agreement and Provisions of the TRIPS Agreement relevant to Agriculture

  • Enhancing Competitiveness Indian Agribusiness Sector: Case Studies

  • Identify India’s Strategies for Domestic Market Reforms to Meet the WTO Obligations and to Prepare for Future Negotiations


For further information, please contact the
Manager (MDA),
Indian Institute of Management,
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad - 380 015.
Tel: 91-79-632 4071-5/630 7241
Fax: 91-79-630 0352 (MDP); 630 6896 (General)
Email: mdp@iimahd.ernet.in
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