Module 1: Foundations of International Trade Law

·       Introduction to international trade law: sources and principles

·       The history and evolution of international trade

·       The role of international organizations in trade regulation

·       Key principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

·       Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) treatment and National Treatment

·       Practical session: Analyzing the principles of MFN and National Treatment in a trade scenario.

Module 2: The World Trade Organization (WTO) and its Agreements

·       Establishment and structure of the WTO

·       The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994

·       The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)

·       Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)  

·       Other key WTO agreements: SPS, TBT, Customs Valuation

·       Practical session: Interpreting the provisions of a specific WTO agreement.

Module 3: Trade in Goods and Services

·       Tariffs and non-tariff barriers to trade in goods

·       Rules of origin and their importance

·       Technical barriers to trade (TBT) and sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS)

·       Trade in services: modes of supply and specific commitments

·       Exceptions to GATT and GATS obligations

·       Practical session: Examining the legality of a non-tariff barrier under WTO rules.

Module 4: Intellectual Property Rights in International Trade

·       The TRIPS Agreement: standards, enforcement, and scope

·       Patents, trademarks, and copyrights in international trade

·       Geographical indications and trade secrets

·       Parallel imports and exhaustion of IP rights

·       Enforcement of intellectual property rights at the border

·       Practical session: Analyzing an intellectual property infringement case in international trade.

Module 5: WTO Dispute Settlement Mechanism

·       The WTO dispute settlement system: rules and procedures

·       Stages of dispute settlement: consultation, panel, Appellate Body

·       Implementation of WTO rulings and remedies

·       Third-party participation in WTO disputes

·       Effectiveness and challenges of the WTO dispute settlement

·       Practical session: Analyzing a WTO dispute settlement case.

Module 6: Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs)

·       Types of regional trade agreements: free trade areas, customs unions

·       NAFTA, EU, ASEAN, and other major RTAs

·       WTO consistency of regional trade agreements

·       Rules of origin in regional trade agreements

·       Economic integration and regionalism

·       Practical session: Comparing the key features of different regional trade agreements.

Module 7: Trade Remedies: Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties

·       Anti-dumping measures: determination of dumping and injury

·       Countervailing duties: subsidies and countervailable subsidies

·       Procedures for imposing anti-dumping and countervailing duties

·       WTO rules on trade remedies

·       Safeguard measures

·       Practical session: Examining the application of trade remedies in a specific scenario.

Module 8: Customs Law and Trade Facilitation

·       Principles of customs valuation

·       Customs classification and tariff schedules

·       Rules of origin in customs law

·       Trade facilitation measures: WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

·       Customs procedures and documentation

·       Practical session: Developing a compliance strategy for customs regulations.

Module 9: International Sales Contracts (CISG)

·       The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)

·       Scope of application of the CISG

·       Formation of international sales contracts

·       Obligations of the seller and the buyer under the CISG

·       Remedies for breach of contract under the CISG

·       Practical session: Drafting key clauses in an international sales contract.

Module 10: International Financing and Payments

·       Methods of payment in international trade: letters of credit, documentary collections

·       Incoterms: allocation of risks and responsibilities

·       Export credit insurance and financing

·       Foreign exchange risk management

·       Legal aspects of international banking transactions

·       Practical session: Analyzing the use of letters of credit in a trade transaction.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588