Trade Policy
Strengthening export promotion structures
Strengthening export promotion structures Description The aim of the project is to set up a foreign market information system on behalf of its members. This
CEMAC: Double taxation
CEMAC : Double taxation Description The Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) comprises six states: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea
Study for the formulation of a reference framework for the UEMOA competition policy
Study for the formulation of a reference framework for the UEMOA competition policy Description The overall objective of the project of which this contract is
Facility for the Deepening of the EPA negotiations between EU and ESA 5 countries
Facility for the deepening of the EPA negotiations between EU and ESA 5 countries Description Five countries in the Eastern and Southern African region, namely
Identification of SME issues related to the negotiation and implementation of regional trade agreements with Africa in the framework of public-private dialogue
Augmentation des soins de santé maternelle et néonatale dans la zone sahélienne
Strengthening capacity of the government of Azerbaijan in the WTO accession negotiations and other trade related activities
to enhance the technical knowledge and capacity of the ESA 5 countries for a successful deepening of the iEPA
Support and Strengthening Capacity of the WTO Department of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the WTO Accession Negotiations
The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the trade policy of the Government of Azerbaijan and to provide support in its ongoing WTO accession negotiations.
Technical Assistance to the Trade Enhancement and Facilitation Programme
The overall objective of the Trade Enhancement and Facilitation Programme is: « to support the integration of Ethiopia into the World economy to enhance the contribution of trade to the country’s growth and transformation. »
Support to the Competition Council – Enpi/2015/367-197
The overall objective of the project is “to improve the application of the law and regulation governing competition in Moldova. More specifically, the purposes of this contract are: To enhance the capacity of the National Agency for the Protection of Competition (now the Competition Council); and To improve the competition culture in the Republic of Moldova.
Technical Assistance on Foreign Trade, Export Promotion and Trade Agreements Trade et Domestic Market Enhancement Programme
The overall objective of the TDMEP programme is to support the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry in its key reform efforts and in building capacity of its staff to deal with the modern challenges of international trade, in order to sustain economic development and Egypt’s further integration into the global and regional economy.
Framework Contract Lot 10 – Elaboration of Cameroon’s National Export Strategy
The general objective of this project is to elaborate the Cameroon’s National Exportation Strategy..
Support to the Alignment of Technical Regulations and Enhancement of the Quality Infrastructure
The project’s objective is to support the development of a ‘business enabling’ environment by updating the approach to standards and technical regulations and quality infrastructure and to improve the compatibility between Turkmen standards and technical regulations and international practices, also with the scope of increasing the opportunities for market access for economic operators and the perspective of further alignment of technical regulations to WTO standards.
European Trade Policy and Investment Support Project – EU-MUTRAP IV
The overall objective of EU-MUTRAP is to further Vietnam’s integration into the global, ASEAN and sub-regional trading systems and to enhance EU-Vietnam trade and investment relations, maximising the benefits of the country’s economic development, inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
Capacity Building for the ASEAN Secretariat : Consulting Services on Project Evaluation
The evaluation analysed the project and its implementation in terms of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) criteria for evaluating development assistance. It assessed the results achieved of the Project to date and provided useful recommendations based on lessons learned for future planning, programming and project identification work of the responsible services.
Development and Implementation of Trade Policies and Regulations (DITP)
The overall objective of the project is to support the further integration of Kazakhstan into the world economy, and to increase the capacity of Kazakhstan in the process of wider economic, regulatory, legal and administrative reform necessary for further trade liberalization in order to promote economic development.
EU Vietnam Multilateral Trade Assistance Project III – Mutrap III
The MUTRAP III project aims at strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) concerning its core responsibilities of trade policy making, WTO coordination, regional and free trade agreements and implementation of integration commitments and competition policy.
Support for the Development of the Policy Dialogue Advice Program (PDAP)
The project has two clearly-defined objectives, i.e.:To support Kazakhstan’s efforts in fostering reforms and increasing competitiveness of the country as well and efficiency/effectiveness of the State programming documents.To strengthen relationships between EU and Kazakhstan by means of exchange of expertise, best practices, know-how and an enhanced policy dialogue process.
Support to PCA Implementation Ukraine
The purpose of the project is to support Ukraine in the implementation of the PCA provisions and EU-UA Action Plan, in particular in terms of operation of joint bodies established within the framework of the PCA, improvement of the system of monitoring of the implementation of the PCA and the EU UA AP, to be then used also for the implementation of the agreement to replace the PCA new enhanced agreement, fostering of enhanced relationships between the EU and the UA after the replacement of the current PCA agreement.
Mid-term Evaluation of EU-China Trade Project
With reference to the EU-China Trade Project aimed to support the further integration of China into the world economy, to assist the Chinese government in implementing its obligations under, and commitments in, the WTO and to increase the capacity of China in the process of wider economic, regulatory, legal and administrative reform, the overall objective of the evaluation activities will be to improve the design and the impact of the European Commission
Study of EU Trade & Investment Opportunities and Challenges in Indonesia
The overall objective of the assignment is to identify the opportunities (market potential, competitiveness, market opening etc.) and challenges (regulatory obstacles, investment climate, fair competition etc.) that the Indonesian market poses to EU companies, which will provide the basis for enhanced cooperation through different avenues (FTA negotiations, bilateral dialogue and cooperation etc.) for the mutual benefit of the EU and Indonesia.
Studies, Assessments and Presentations Regarding Trade, Businesses and Regional Economic Integration
ssistance to European Commission departments in the analysis and identification of needs, in the assessment of the impact of external aid and/or in defining strategic priorities for countries and regions in the sectors of trade, businesses and regional economic integration (objectives of EU cooperation; critical analysis of policies implemented by beneficiary countries; analysis of the political situation, etc.).
Evaluation of Train for Trade project in Cambodia and Laos
The objective of this project is to evaluate the Train for Trade project in Cambodia and Laos, joiontly implement by French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and UNCTAD. The methodology relies on the TrainForTrade methodology of UNCTAD, is to build the capacities of Cambodia and Laos, two of the least-developed countries (LDC) of Asia…
Needs Assessment of Trade and Trade-Related Assistance for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan
Due to a lack of a comprehensive Needs Assessment for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan sufficient to support the programming process, this project has the following objectives:
to summarize and analyze the main constraints for Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to benefit from trade…
WTO Accession Seychelles for the Republic of Seychelles
The overall objective of the project is to assist the Republic of Seychelles in its WTO accession process, to study the cost and advantages of WTO membership.
This analysis considers the development needs and concerns of the country and makes recommendations to counter any adverse implications this might have on the economy.
Technical Assistance to Côte d’Ivoire for Strengthening its Capacity to Implement and Negotiate WTO Agreements
Despite some initial interventions by JITAP I, the capacity of Côte d’Ivoire (CDI) to comply with WTO Agreements and to conduct multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) to its best advantage is still very limited. In line with the mandate of the PMU, and at the request of the CDI authorities, the proposed project seeked to address this limitation.
Strengthening Chad’s Capacity in Multilateral Trade Negotiations
As an LDC member of the WTO, Chad seek to strengthen its institutional capacity to implement its WTO commitments and to be more effective in negotiating multilateral trade agreements.
The institutional strengthening was achieved by targeting the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Handicrafts, whose mandate include trade policy formulation and implementation.
TA for the Capacity Building of the Statistical Offices of Serbia and Montenegro
The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to contribute to the upgrading of the statistical system in Serbia & Montenegro (SCG) through the strengthening of the appropriate ability of the Statistical System of SCG to properly integrate methods and standards compatible with the European Statistical System (ESS)…
Project Identification and Preparation Liberalization of Trade in Services in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to the current negotiation process on services liberalization in Jordan within the context of the EU-Jordan Partnership, especially regarding the EU-Jordan Association Agreement and the European Neighbourhood Policy.
Intellectual Property Rights Promotion at the Ministry of Economy and Trade
The objectives of the contract are:
To attain a high level of awareness on IP issues among Lebanese thereby safeguarding their innovations, arts, creations, etc. and complementing the country’s policy for an open and transparent market economy, with special emphasis on meeting the country’s obligations towards the international community;
European Technical Assistance for Vietnam (ETV 2)
The overall objective of the ETV2 project is to improve economic and social development in Vietnam during its period of transition to a market economy by facilitating better decision making in the public and private sector, and the development of clear, rational transparent policies, strategic plans and legislation through strengthening of policy/legislation making capacity, promotion of change and results-oriented management and of means of implementation.
Framework contract Lot 11-Macro economy, Public Finances and Regulatory Aspects
The objective of the multiple Framework contract is to provide short-term operational services for the exclusive benefit of third countries receiving external aid (Central and Eastern Europe, Balkans, New Independent States, Latin America, Asia, Mediterranean, Africa, Caribbean, Pacific etc.).
TEP C- Trade Enhancement Programme Customs
The required services consist of technical assistance to the Egyptian Customs Administration (under the Ministry of Finance) for institutional capacity building and upgrading of management resources of the Customs Administration, thus contributing to the achievements of the Government of Egypt’s customs reform objectives.
Trade Needs Assessment for Sri Lanka
The overall objective of the Trade Needs Assessment is to assist Sri Lanka to benefit more from international trade through increased and more effective participation in the multilateral trading system.
ASEAN-EU Programme for Regional Integration Support (APRIS) sub-project No. 0502: Technical Training Programme
The specific objectives of this specific technical training sub-project are:
To increase the general level of understanding among Secretariat staff members of the aims, benefits, models and components of economic integration;
To increase awareness of the “bigger picture” (the policy decisions taken by ASEAN, and interrelationships between the different technical areas), thereby promoting commonality of purpose and vision among Secretariat staff members…
Needs Assessment of Trade and Trade Related Assistance for the Republic of Indonesia
The overall objectives of the Trade Needs Assessment are to identify the most efficient and direct contribution that the EC could give to Indonesia, in order
to support the GoI:to mainstream trade matters in its development policy and strategy (or PRS)…
An Assessment of the Trade Related Issues and Definition of Assistance Needs in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Objectives :
1To review and analyse the trade related policies in the three countries, in particular assessing degree of convergence or harmonisation with EU standards and practices, with particular attention to the following issues…
Approximation of Trade Legislation
Current problems in the area of trade legislation are horizontal and vertical.
While different in nature, both categories of problems are intertwined, and need to be addressed simultaneously to allow practical compliance with the SAA, acquis communautaire and WTO requirement…
Support to ACP Representations to WTO in Geneva
To support the ACP Group of negotiators in Geneva through the provision of discussion papers, studies and the formulation of proposals relating to the following MTS issues:
Agriculture;
Market Access Related Issues under NAMA, Agriculture and Cotton…
Evaluation of the Programe: Euro-Mediterranean Network of Export Promotion Agencies (ANIMA)
The mission evaluated and issued recommendations on the progress made concerning : (i) Improvement of the competencies of the personnel of the API MED (ii) Creation of a Mediterranean network and euro –Mediterranean API (iii)Improvement of investment promotion at regional level. The mission also answered higher level evaluation questions…
Technical Assistance for the Identification Phase of the EC State Partnership Programme with Chhattisgarh
The global objective is to support the EC through technical services in completing a preliminary definition of the scope and content of the State Partnership programme in the State of Chhattisgarh, leading to the development of specific options and scenarios for EC support.
Training of the Civil Servant of the European Commission in WTO and Trade Related Issues.
To prepare an overall training programme consisting of three days training sessions based in Brussels as well as four days training sessions on a regional level based in the Delegations.
Capacity Building for Tariff, Industry and Subdisy Analysis
The TA has four components:
1) Deepening the analysis of tariff and industrial impact analysis in Viet Nam. Assistance builds on the existing ADB tariff analysis that reviews the direction, structure of tariff policy analysis and its implication for performance of domestic manufacturing…
Framework Contract Lot 6 to provide with Timely and Flexible Access to High Quality Technical Experts in the Specific Areas of Trade Expertise
The objective is to provide the European Commission and its development partners in developing countries and transition economies(including ACP countries) with timely and flexible access to high quality technical experts in the specific areas of trade expertise. In particular…
Joint Evaluation of the UN International Trade Centre, ITC/UNCTAD-WTO
A joint evaluation, lead by Danida, of the global activities of the International Trade Centre (ITC), a joint subsidiary of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and UNCTAD. The evaluation focused on : the role, achievements and shortcomings of the ITC in providing support to export promotion and trade development to developing and transition economies…
Improvement of Fiscal Surveillance Procedure
There was two parts:
– Training:
– ESA95 versus Lithuanian national budget comparison training;
– Budget forecasts training;
– Improvement:
– Overall audit and analysis of the various accounts procedure and data flows aiming to provide ESA 95 presentation of the Lithuanian budget.
Evaluation of the UNCTAD Training Programme « Train FOR Trade »
Evaluation ex post of the Euro 500.000 Euro French funded « Train For Trade » training programme of the UNCTAD Department in charge of the execution of the Project.
E-training, vocational training of ministries in view of its extension to the whole UEMOA (7 western African countries)
Buthan Technical Assistance Mission 2002 Multilateral Trade Assistance Project (Mutrap)
The general and specific objectives, and the expected outputs:
General objective: to support government intentions in preparing and organizing Buthan’s accession to WTO;
Preparation for Kenya-EC Trade Negotiations under the Cotonou Partnership Agreement
TA finalising support programme including advice on the institutional set-up for Kenya in order to prepare and carry out the negotiation under the Cotonou Partnership Agreement, design mechanism of consultations with all relevant Kenyan stakeholders
Study of the Implications of the Common External Tariff and Integration in ECOWAS
Introduction of the proposed Common External Tariff in ECOWAS and the implications for integration in ECOWAS
Survey of the Rwandan economy in the light of its Participation in COMESA
Survey of the Rwandan economy in the light of its participation in COMESA. Report includes analysis of the current economy, trends and prospects and identification of major issues, benefits and constraints plus identification of future strategies in support of growth and development in the medium term
WTO Accession Support (Memorandum, Questions, Assistance to Negotiations)
The overall objective is to support and facilitate the accession of Yemen to the World Trade Organisation, thereby contributing to improved efficiency in the Yemeni economy and long term economic growth. The project focuses specifically on supporting the preparation and co-ordination of the accession process. This means that the project directly supports the WTO Co-ordination and Communications Unit in the Ministry of Supply and Trade.
EU INDIA joint Initiative for Enhancing Trade and Investment
The present project falls within the Asia Investment Facility.
The specific objectives are:
To increase awareness among European and Indian business operators of business conditions and opportunities prevailing in India in the concerned economic sectors; Engineering, Food processing, Information technologies, and telecommunications.
WTO Accession: Analysis of Key Policy Issues for the Economy of the Bahamas
Support the establishment of an effective legal basis to foster economic development and attract investment:
To provide a comprehensive analysis of all normative acts and legal documents relating to business development;
Drafting of the law on E Commerce in Russia
Assist the Russian Federation to develop legislation and to improve the business for e-commerce including e-signature and e-commerce laws and to prepare for future legislation related to distance selling and consumer protection, liability of Internet Service Providers and data protection.
Organization in all Aspect of the Maison de l’Exportateur Grouping all existing Support Organisation of Tunisia (World Bank)
The government of Tunisia has recently created the Maison de l’Exportateur. This organization groups all the services provided to Exporters and Importers by support organizations (one stopshop concept). The project objective is to define and organize the different departments of the House.
Moldova WTO Accession Project
Moldova WTO Accession Project Description Evaluation. Country Moldova Beginning – END 01/09/2000-30/09/2000 Field of Expertise Monitoring & Evaluation Amount 5 000,00€ Client EC
TRADE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME (TEP): Elaboration of the Project document for the Identification of TEP, Review of Present Foreign Trade Law in Light of WTO Requirements, Feasibility Study
Elaboration of the project document for the identification of TEP. To audit the current and immediate future situation and to design TEP by implementing the “Task Force” (Ministry of economy and Foreign Trade, Foreign Affairs, Finance, other ministries, customs authorities, private representatives of trade associations, chambers etc.) operations.
Economic Factors Affecting the Patent Co-operation Treaty
Identification of determinants of patenting decisions. Comparison of Intellectual Property protection from national regional and international filings.
Study on the possible impact of the financial Turmoil in the emerging markets, particularly the Asian Financial Crisis, on the Patent Cooperation Treaty of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and to develop an analytical Framework to:
Analyse Incentives for International patents filings;
Policy Course on behalf of the WTO Organization in Geneva for representative of the relevant WTO Accession Country Delegation
Conduct of the 9th, 10th, and 11th, Policy Course on behalf of the WTO Organization in Geneva for representative of the relevant WTO Accession Country Delegation.
Training of Chinese civil servants and industrials in different domains related to China’s external trade
Feasibility study for a project aimed at strengthening the leading training institutions for senior civil servants in China.
Support to the Ministry of Trade in Baku for the accession of Azerbaijan to the WTO Phase I
DMI Associates carried out the WTO Accession Support Project to the Azeri Ministry of Commerce (using both European, and local staff members). As a technical assistance project it facilitated the accession of Azerbaijan to the WTO by providing direct task driven assistance to the Azeri authorities, strengthening the government’s capability to develop trade policy consistent with its international obligations…
Promotion Of The Exports Of SMEs In Cote d’Ivoire
Elaboration of an export / industrial development / investment promotion strategy for the Ivory Coast and reorganization of the country’s promotional services and agencies in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade. This included analysis and recommendations of the means of developing closer contacts and co-operation between the three main representative bodies qua producers (FNISCI), investors (CEPICI) and exporters (APEX-CI).
WTO Accession Support, commitments under general Agreement on trade in Services (GATS), with a focus on sector specific issues in telecommunications and financial services
Assistance to the Russian Federation in the development of an offer of specific commitments for the schedule of commitments under general Agreement on trade in Services (GATS), with a focus on sector specific issues in telecommunications and financial services. Advice on investment policy.
Asia Framework Program lot 6: Running the Industrial and Business Development
In a consortium with Metra Sofres Ltd (leader), DMI is running the industrial and business development lot (lot 6) for the provision of ST expertise.
Georgia Export Promotion Strategy (GE 08): Elaboration of the Georgia Export Credit and Export Promotion Strategy and Export Policy
Overall objective is to reduce Georgia’s large trade deficit, in the context of her eventual accession to the WTO, through the expansion of registered exports of finished and semi-finished products;
Short term objective is to produce a blueprint for the principal elements of a trade Promotion Strategy and of an Export Promotion Agency in Georgia.