Applications are now open for the World Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Awards 2008.

This year, five of the best performing TPOs ― from the poorest countries to the most advanced ― will be recognized for their success in increasing exports and contributing to their national economic growth.

All TPOs ― large and small, from developed, developing and least developed countries ― have the opportunity to participate and a fair chance to compete.

Full details of the Awards, open to all nationally recognized TPOs, are provided in the attached application package.

The World TPO Awards 2008 will be presented at a gala ceremony during the 7th World Conference of TPOs to be held in The Hague on 13 and 14 October 2008.

Further details can be obtained from wtpo-awards@intracen.org