Applications open for Global Workshop on Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) 2012

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Applications open for Global Workshop on Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) 2012

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February 26, 2025

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Government officials from WTO members and observers eligible to benefit from technical assistance activities are invited to submit applications to take part in the 2025 Advanced Global Workshop on the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) 2012 to be held from 28 April to 2 May 2025. Officials can submit applications until 3 March 2025.

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