Tag: GPA observers

WTO GPA Update #12: Britain Set to Join GPA

In an October 2020 meeting, the parties to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) invited the United Kingdom to take the final steps to become a party to the Agreement in its own right in 2021. This post reviews Britain’s accession to the GPA and

WTO GPA Update #2

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At a June 3 meeting, the WTO Committee on Government Procurement saw progress on efforts to expand the membership of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and to fully implement its recent revision. Of particular significance, Australia has finally

WTO GPA Update #1

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  This post initiates a new series that will provide periodic updates related to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).   Armenia Accepts Revised GPA: On May 7, Armenia notified the WTO that it has accepted the Protocol amending the GPA. As