To identify ways in which different groups of NSAs influence the on going discussions at the WTO;

To understand if NSAs are successfully influencing discussions at the WTO? If yes, how?

To understand the interaction between all groups of NSAs, for example the business community, CSOs, and parliamentarians etc, vis-à-vis the WTO and whether these NSAs from WTO members have equal influence in the WTO through their respective governments and;

To discuss various opinions and suggestions in order to optimise the role of NSAs in the WTO.