Practical information

Background document for NGOs attending MC14

Click here for more details on what to expect at MC14, including detailed information on the conference venue, key activities and how to collect your badge.

Accreditation

The accreditation process for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) wishing to attend MC14 is closed.

• Non-governmental organizations accredited to attend the Fourteenth WTO Ministerial Conference

Requirements to enter Cameroon

Accreditation for MC14 does not automatically grant entry into Cameroon.  Further information on visa requirements is available here.

Background information

The Ministerial Conference is the WTO's top decision-making body. The Marrakesh Agreement establishing the organization instructs members to hold one at least every two years. The event is attended by trade ministers and other senior officials from the 166 members of the organization.

At these gatherings, ministers review the current work of the WTO, take decisions on issues which the WTO delegations have put before them and, if appropriate, may take action to bring new members into the WTO.

For more details, consult the Ministerial Conference webpage or get in touch with the MC14 External Relations team ([email protected]).