UfM Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy

25-27 February 2025, Geneva, Switzerland – The Secretariat of the Union for the Mediterranean will join hands with the World Trade Organization (WTO), the UN TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD), and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to organize a UfM Study Visit on International Trade and Investment Policy for government officials of Non-EU UfM Member States . The Study visit will allow participants to gain practical knowledge on how to leverage the expertise and resources of these organizations to promote inclusive growth, foster regional integration, and attract sustainable investment stakeholders from the MENA region and the Balkans.

This collaboration between the Union for the Mediterranean, the WTO, UNCTAD, and the ITC will provide UfM countries with a comprehensive framework to address the region’s most pressing trade and investment challenges. The study visit will focus on empowering government officials to better navigate the complexities of international trade and investment agreements, as well as gain practical knowledge on leveraging the tools and frameworks offered by Multilateral Trading System to address the unique challenges faced by the Mediterranean region and to promote inclusive growth, foster regional integration, and attract sustainable investment. Through this training, the UfM Secretariat and its partners aim to enhance regional collaboration, improve policy coordination, and foster greater integration of Mediterranean countries into the global economy.