According to a WTO press release twenty-six participants from developing and least-developed member and observer governments are attending the WTO two-month Advanced Trade Policy Course (ATPC) from 20 January 2014 to 13 March 2014 at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The course was opened by the patron, United States of America (USA) Ambassador Michael Punke, and Bridget Chilala, Director of the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation. The ATPC, now in its 9th cycle, represents the highest level of training (level 3) in the WTO's progressive learning programme and targets participants who already possess a sound knowledge of the WTO and its agreements. Restructured under the Biennial Technical Assistance and Training Plan 2014 - 2015, this course will run for two (and not three months as was the case in the past) and will have a greater focus on applying practical skills on issues including trade policy formulation, implementation, trade negotiations, dispute settlement and monitoring and surveillance. Participants will also be expected to prepare and deliver a presentation relating to their country's trade policy. South Africa’s sole participant is Mr Matome Kgommomu.