10 – 12 March 2020Istanbul, Turkey

PROGRAMTrade & Development

Trade & Development

How can Air Cargo support trade development?

Wednesday PM

11 March 2020

14:00 –14:05 Welcome & Opening

14:05 – 14:30 KeynoteRetrospective of trade facilitation initiatives, collaboration with international organizations and government agencies to support the development of developing and least developed countries whilst ensuring compliance / alignment with international requirements and best practices. Introduction of important topics of the trade development track, the WTO TFA!

ChairAnoush Der Boghossian, Trade and Gender Focal Point, World Trade Organization (WTO)

14:30 – 15:30 Economic diversification and women’s empowerment Economic diversification is key for developing and least developed countries which need to find new business alternatives to safeguard resources, ensure economic growth and ultimately expand trade. International organizations such as the WTO and the World Bank, among others, have identified elements which are key drivers for diversification and empowerment, starting with the implementation of transparent, coordinated and fair trade policies as well as the empowerment of women. The economic diversification and women’s empowerment will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the air cargo industry but in the meantime, how can we contribute?

ModeratorElizabeth Merritt, Managing Director – Cargo Services, Airlines for America

PanelistsAnoush Der Boghossian, Trade and Gender Focal Point, World Trade Organization (WTO)Candice White, Knowledge Specialist, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation – World Economic ForumOzlem Soysanli, Technical Officer, World Customs Organization (WCO)

15:30 – 16:15 Networking Break – WCS Exhibition Hall

16:15 – 16:40 Trade Facilitation Agreement TFA is not new to you, what happens next?

Philippe Isler, Head, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation – World Economic Forum

16:40 – 17:25 Trade Facilitation Capacity BuildingWhat are the different initiatives undertaken around the globe by international organizations to support developing and least developed countries meet international requirements, implement best practices and hence, overcome trade barriers and reduce poverty.

ModeratorGordon Wright, Head Cargo Border Management, IATA

PanelistsOzlem Soysanli, Technical Officer, World Customs Organization (WCO)Steve Pope, Vice President Trade, Deutsche Post DHL GroupSacha Silva, Head of Trade for Development Team, Department for International Development (DFID), UK Permanent mission at the UNPhilippe Isler, Head, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation – World Economic Forum

17:25 – 17:30 Wrap Up and Close

Anoush Der Boghossian, Trade and Gender Focal Point, World Trade Organization (WTO)

19:00 – 22:00 WCS Gala Dinner – location to be confirmed