Module 1: Global Context

The purpose of this module is to provide a general overview of the Global Trading System. By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Have basic knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Understand principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
  • Have a basic understanding of the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Agreement
  • Have a basic understanding of the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) Agreement
  • Understand the basics of Trade Facilitation in the context of the WTO agreement