2ND BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

WORLD TRADE ORGANISATION LAW AND POLICY INTERFACE WITH ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AND CARICOM SINGLE MARKET AND ECONOMY

DATE: SEPTEMBER 24 – 28TH, 2012
VENUE: HYATT REGENCY HOTEL, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO.

Modules

• WTO Law: History and Development; Theoretical dimensions; WTO Agreements and Institutions; WTO and World Trade; Fundamental Principles and Jurisprudence; Participation of Developing Countries; Enforcement;
• EPA: Regulatory regime and environment; Impact on CSME; Implementation; Business Opportunities; Dispute resolution; Opportunities for legal practitioners; and
• CCJ Original Jurisdiction: Applicable law, interface with jurisdictional competence under the WTO and EPA; return to forum non convenience?