Trade Facilitation: Identifying and Addressing SMEs and Consumers’ Needs and Considerations

The main objective of this side event was to identify what are the key issues of interest to consumers and SMEs in TF in light of the experience of Members, international cooperation agencies and other key stakeholders. The event also explored regulatory and institutional options to respond to those needs and considerations and on how a potential WTO TF outcome could contribute to consumer welfare and SMEs competitiveness.