Policy paper

Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG): launch event agenda

Updated 26 April 2024

Date: Wednesday 7 September 2022

Location: Room LG.96, Old Admiralty Building, London SW1A 2BL (and on Microsoft Teams)

Agenda

09:00 to 09:30: Arrival

Tea and coffee provided.

9:30 to 10:00: Introductions

Introductions from UK government teams, followed by the Trade and Sustainable Development Domestic Advisory Group (TSD DAG) members.

DAG members, please come prepared to introduce yourselves, your organisation and your key interests for the DAG.

10:00 to 10:10: Opening remarks

Opening remarks from Jo Crellin, Director General, Trading Systems.

10:10 to 11:10: TSD implementation introductory session

Information sharing session led by the DIT TSD team with colleagues from other government departments. Opportunity for Q&A.

11:10 to 11:40: Networking and comfort break

Refreshments provided.

11:40 to 12:40: Workshop - Rules of Procedure

Chaired by Professor Emily Reid.

Draft Rules of Procedure have been prepared by DIT to support this agenda item. DAG members, please come ready to discuss.

12:40 to 13:40: Lunch

Sandwiches provided.

13:40 to 14:50: Workshop - Dialogues with Civil Society

Introduction from the DIT TSD and Andean teams with a focus on the UK-Andean trade agreement. Opportunity for Q&A.

Discussion chaired by Professor Emily Reid.

14:50 to 15:00: Closing remarks

Closing remarks from Vic Platten, Deputy Director, Bilateral Trade Relations.

DAG members, you are invited to offer any closing remarks or comments on next steps.