Expert consultation on developing
an action programme towards
improved bamboo and rattan trade statistics

Rome, 5-6 December 2002

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Table of contents

SUMMARY

LIST OF ACRONYMS

INTRODUCTION

OPENING OF THE MEETING (AGENDA ITEM 1)

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA (AGENDA ITEM 2)

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS (AGENDA ITEM 8)

Annex 1 AGENDA

Annex 2 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Annex 3 LIST OF CONTRIBUTIONS

Annex 4 SUMMARY OF PRESENTATIONS

Annex 5 SUMMARY TABLE ON PROPOSED HS CODES FOR BAMBOO AND RATTAN (B&R) PRODUCTS (6 DIGITS) AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS