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COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPLY CHAIN TRACEABILITY STANDARDS
Luncheon & Workshop on Inclusive International Standards Development
Transforming Supply Chain Traceability Through Collaborative Partnership
25 June 2025
13:00 to 15:00 CET
The Gallery
Centre William Rappard
Rue de Lausanne 154, 1202
Genève, Switzerland
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The Opportunity
International standards development has tremendous potential to facilitate trade and innovation. However, current approaches often limit meaningful participation from all WTO member countries, taking 5-7 years to complete with implementation challenges that disproportionately affect smaller economies.
Our Collaborative Solution
An inclusive three-phase methodology that ensures every WTO member country has a meaningful voice in standards development while significantly reducing development time and improving implementation success.
Principles
Our collaborative and inclusive process is built upon the following key principles:
Your Priorities Drive The Process
Standards development starts with what matters to your key exports
Equal Voice for All Member Countries
Meaningful participation throughout, not just final approval
Implementation Designed for Success
Practical tools and support for diverse economic contexts
What You'll Experience
Interactive Working Session
This isn't a traditional presentation. You'll participate in guided discussions, share your country's priorities, and collaborate on real-world traceability challenges affecting your key exports.
Three-Phase Inclusive Methodology:
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Pre-Standardization Discovery: Collaborative scoping that starts with your country's export priorities and challenges
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Inclusive Standards Development: Rigorous development using proven international protocols while ensuring all member countries have meaningful input
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Implementation Support: Practical toolkits, capacity building, and ongoing support designed for diverse economic contexts
Live Case Study: Supply Chain of the Future Initiative
See how this collaborative methodology is transforming food and agriculture supply chain standards through real-world implementation across multiple countries and sectors.
Join Us
This isn't another Geneva meeting. It's 2 hours that could transform how your country participates in international standards development – ensuring your priorities and key exports drive the process from day one, rather than simply approving standards developed by others. You'll work directly with leading experts who have proven that inclusive, collaborative approaches create better outcomes for all WTO member countries, especially those traditionally underrepresented in standards development. Join delegates from the Technical Barriers to Trade and Agriculture Committees for an interactive session focused on practical solutions that work for your specific trade challenges.
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Agenda
13:00-13:25 (25 min) - Welcome Reception
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Welcome lunch and refreshments
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Informal introductions between delegations
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Display materials highlighting collaborative success stories
13:25-13:30 (5 min) - Formal Opening
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Welcome by Jeffrey Weiss (ASTM) & Erik Wijkstrom (WTO TBT Secretariat)
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Recognition of delegate expertise and commitment to collaborative innovation
13:30-13:50 (20 min) - Opening Keynote: "The Power of Inclusive Standards Development"
Why collaborative approaches create better outcomes for all member countries. Includes interactive surveys and live results.
14:20-14:40 (20 min) - Expert Panel: "From Development to Implementation"
"It's not just the standard – it's how we develop it inclusively AND how we implement it successfully"
Lear about a one-stop comprehensive approach – inclusive development + implementation support + ongoing collaboration
14:40-14:55 (15 min) - "Opportunity for Your Country"
How this collaborative approach can work for your specific priorities and export challenges. Learn about a bespoke, country-specific approach – what matters to YOUR exports drives the process
14:55-15:00 (5 min) - Next Steps & Closing
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Receive an exclusive invitation to express your interest in a funded discovery workshop.
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Learn about opportunities for on-site follow-up meetings
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Appreciation for participation and commitment to collaboration
About The Collaboratory
The Collaboratory for Open Software & Systems in Ag & Food (COSSAF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to revolutionize how value is created and shared across agricultural and food systems.
Agriculture and food systems face critical challenges in safety, security, sustainability, and social impact. COSSAF addresses these through:
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Pre-commercial facilitation of open collaboration
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Focus on decentralized, interoperable solutions
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Emphasis on equitable value creation and distribution
Our established partnerships and active projects provide a strong foundation for rapid scaling and sustainable impact.
OUR PARTNERS
LOGISTICS
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please email us using the contact form below.
Contact Us
Address
Rue de Lausanne 154, 1202
Genève, Switzerland
NOTE: A valid Passport is required for entry