The course consisted of three learning units; each organized into thematic lessons that 
combined conceptual explanations with practical examples applicable to regional and 
national contexts.

Unit 1: WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)
This unit introduced the global regulatory framework for agricultural trade. Participants explored the main pillars of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (market access, domestic support, and export competition). It examined how these commitments influence national trade policy choices. Emphasis was placed on implementation challenges and the evolving nature of WTO negotiations. 

Unit 2: Non-Tariff Measures in Agriculture (SPS and TBT Agreements)
This unit focused on the growing importance of NMTs in shaping agricultural trade flows.  Lessons covered the key principles of the SPS and TBT agreements, the role of international standard-setting bodies, and the implications for plant health, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Participants learned how NTMs can both facilitate and restrict trade, depending on their design and implementation.

Unit 3: Agriculture in Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs)
The final unit examined regional trade integration, including the structure of RTAs, agricultural market access commitments, rules of origin, and regulatory cooperation mechanisms. Participants compared RTA provisions to multilateral rules and evaluated how regional frameworks expand or limit policy space for agriculture. 

Each unit concluded with practical exercises and knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning and promote the application of concepts in participants’ professional contexts.