The first two days were devoted to LDC and services related issues covering topics such as domestic regulation, a mechanism for according LDCs special priority in the context of the LDC Modalities and the outcomes and implications of the Hong Kong Ministerial Conference for LDCs. The remaining three days were open to all developing countries and included further discussion on issues such as domestic regulation; private sector and historical perspectives on GATS negotiations; preconditions for successful liberalisation in services; sector specific interests and challenges for development; and strategies for ensuring pro-development outcomes in services.

South Centre wishes to thank the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) for funding the workshop, including the participation of LDC participants from capitals and speakers'.

• Programme

• Biographies of Speakers

• List of LDC Participants

• Presentations

• Workshop Report