Day 1
Monday, April 5

Morning
Arrival of Delegations and bilateral meetings or discussions

Afternoon
1. Opening of meeting and Statement by the Chair on the organization of work

2. Discussion of items under Category II of the Work Plan
Presentation by Ms. Lee Tuthill, Senior Counsellor, Trade in Services Division, WTO
Topic A: Relevance of WTO Agreements to Electronic Commerce

1. Classification
2. Determination of origin
3. Customs duties
4. Relevance of electronic commerce to GATT/GATS and Relevance of GATS to electronic commerce

Morning
3. Discussion of items under Category II of the Work Plan
Topic B: Taxation and Payment Issues

1. Domestic taxation
2. Practical aspects of collecting tax revenue
3. Electronic payment systems

2. Intellectual property protection
4. Domain Names
7. Dispute settlement

Morning
5. Discussion of items under Category II of the Work Plan
Topic C: Legal Issues (Continued)

5. Desirability of Internet governance
6. Civil and criminal responsibility
8. Free competition

1. Questionnaire regarding the relevant areas to be covered by a Compendium on “Legal and Regulatory Framework Relevant to the Operation of Electronic Commerce in Countries of the Western Hemisphere;” and
2. Indicators relevant to the determination of Internet “readiness” of FTAA members.