Session one: The course begins with the theories which explain the occurrence of trade e.g. Neoclassical theory (based on principle of comparative advantage: Ricardian, and Hecksher Ohlin model),  and the New Trade Theory – of monopolistic completion due to Paul Krugman, etc highlighting factors that give rise to trade. The second part of theories looks at the role of trade in economic development using the different theoretical arguments and perspectives for participants’ appreciation and benefit.

Session two: The second session reviews the commitments under international trade entered into by (sample of) counties – to facilitate participants’ understanding of the various forms of trade agreements.

Session three: Participants will enhance their skills in designing trade policy instruments for achieving desired trade and development outcomes.

Session four: This session introduces participants to generic framework for trade classification.

Session five: This session introduces the key techniques for trade policy analysis – from tariffs to non-tariff measures.

Session six: The rationale for regional integration is introduced using examples in Africa, Caribbean, the Pacific, Asia and the Middle East

Session seven: Participants is provided with a solid basic knowledge of the multilateral trading system, the trade policy development in the history of the multilateral trading system, and the WTO agreements, and in the context of negotiations.

Session eight: This session delves in Commercial Diplomacy and the art of negotiation.

Session nine: Session nine analyses the importance of trade facilitation; and explore Customs systems and procedures as Trade facilitation point.

Session ten: Participants learn how to incorporate trade in national plans, and local authority development plans.