| Type of parliamentary body |
Specialized |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
Assemblée nationale
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| Date of creation |
20 April 2007 |
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| Mandate |
The Network of Niger Parliamentarians for the World Trade Organization (WTO) is mandated to provide the citizens of Niger in general, members of the political class, various associations and NGOs as well as the private and public media with as wide-ranging information as possible on the WTO, its composition, the agreements signed under its aegis, its functioning and anything else that might shed further light on the Organization.
It is also mandated to help train in Niger all persons (physical and moral, industrial and commercial firms, etc.) interested in learning about the way the WTO operates.
The Network of MPs is primarily concerned with facilitating knowledge and understanding for all persons and entities interested in political, economic, trade-related and financial issues in Niger, Africa and the world. It covers essentially the following topics:
- The ABCs of the WTO
- The principles governing international trade
- Conditions for achieving open global trade
- How GATT has evolved: from the Havana Conference of 1948 to the Marrakech Conference of 1995
- Manual on WTO practice
- Customs duties and other tariff and non-tariff issues at stake in regulating trade between countries
- Agriculture and more equitable markets for farmers
- Standards and safety issues
- Issues related to trade in textiles
- Services rules for growth and economic development
- Issues related to intellectual property
- Anti-dumping measures
- Tariff barriers and red tape
- Multilateral agreements for a small circle of partners
- Examination of trade policy to ensure transparency
- Dispute settlement between members
- Cross-cutting and new issues
- The various programmes and rounds, including the Doha Round.
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| Membership |
The Network of MPs is composed of 33 members. Its bureau consists of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson, a rapporteur, an assistant rapporteur, a treasurer and an assistant treasurer. |
| Working methods |
The Network of MPs organizes public conferences, workshops and fora, seminars and courses, panel discussions and other meetings. It publishes educational material such as journals, reviews, books, etc. |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
No information |
| Relations with external bodies |
The Network of MPs helps with the preparation, organization and participation of the Niger delegation to international and intra-African conferences on the WTO and all matters concerning trade. |
| Subjects dealt with |
No information |
| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Main address |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Mr. Sanoussi Tambary Jackou |
| Notes |
Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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| Website |
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| Name |
Ms. Koroney Hapsatou Maïzoumbou |
| Notes |
Deputy Chairperson |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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| Website |
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Mr. Salissou Mamane |
| Notes |
Rapporteur |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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| Notes |
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| Name |
Mr. Mahaman Nomao Jika |
| Notes |
Assistant Rapporteur |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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| Notes |
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| Name |
Mr. Grémah Boukar Koura |
| Notes |
Treasurer |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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| Notes |
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| Name |
Mr. Boukari Sani Malam Chaïbou |
| Notes |
Assistant Treasurer |
| Address (if different from above) |
Assemblée nationale, B.P. 12234, Place de la Concertation, Niamey, Niger |
| Phone |
+227 20 72 42 29 |
| Fax |
+ 227 20 72 43 08 |
| E-mail |
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