NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON AFTA & WTO

DHRRA Network Malaysia, ERA Consumer Malaysia and AsiaDHRRA are jointly organizing a National Workshop on ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and on the World Trade Organization (WTO). The objective of the National Workshop is to disseminate up to date information and subsequently raise awareness among NGOs,CSOs, social movements, government agencies and the academia on the benefits and impact of AFTA and WTO facing small farmers and rural consumers. This event will be held at Pearl International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 29th May 2006. The topics were discuss are;
* ASEAN in the 21st Century, What it means for Malaysia in the agriculture sector?
By Director General Economic Planning Unit.
* Finding of AFTA research in Malaysia-Its impact on small farmers.
By Ms.T.Indrani, Secretary General ERA Consumer Malaysia.
* The role of CSOs/NGOs in ASEAN in mitigating impact of AFTA on rural livelihoods.
By Tn.Hj.Ahmad Suhaimi Ismail, Fellows ASEAN, Centre for ASEAN Studies,UiTM.
* Panel Discussion. Chairperson:Prof.Pazim Othman, Faculty of Economic and Administration,UM.
*Government position on WTO negotiation-agriculture.
By Tengku Mohd Ariff Tengku Ahmad,MARDI
* Updates on Hongkong WTO Ministrial Meeting in December 2005.
By Dr.Rokiah Alavi,IIUM
* Current negotiation updates on agriculture,NAMA,GATS.
By Ms.Sanya Smith,Third World Network.
* Panel Discussion : What does it entail for consumers and small farmers?

Should you need further enquiries ,please contact Ismail Aziz Tel:03-787774741 /013-3447601
e-mail ismail@eraconsumer.org