Partner Organization Projects
In order to get a better overall picture of how trade facilitation implementation assistance is being delivered globally by international organizations, this page allows you to search by specific country, implementing organization, project type and more. This information is also available by recipient country on the Contact Points page.
Information on implementation assistance provided by WTO Members is available here.
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| Guinea | WCO-WACAM Project; Phase II to |
Multi-year technical assistance project | SIDA | ViewWCO-WACAM Project; Phase II
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Customs Modernization, stakeholder engagement, fight against Fraud and Customs to Business partnership Other information (Description/Links)
Phase 1 2008 - 2012 |
| Guinea | WCO-WACAM Project; Phase I to |
Multi-year technical assistance project | SIDA | ViewWCO-WACAM Project; Phase I
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Customs Modernization, stakeholder engagement, fight against Fraud and Customs to Business partnership Other information (Description/Links)
Phase 1 2008 - 2012 |
| Cabo Verde | WCO-WACAM Project; Phase II to |
Multi-year technical assistance project | SIDA | ViewWCO-WACAM Project; Phase II
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Customs modernization, Stakeholder engagement, Time Release Study Other information (Description/Links)
Phase 1 2008 - 2012 |
| Cabo Verde | WCO-WACAM Project; Phase I to |
Multi-year technical assistance project | SIDA | ViewWCO-WACAM Project; Phase I
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Customs modernization, Stakeholder engagement, Time Release Study Other information (Description/Links)
Phase 1 2008 - 2012 |
| Grenada | Improving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation to |
Middle-term project | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewImproving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation
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Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations. Awareness raising on B&C measures + project proposals ACP, OECS, GRULAC. |
| Grenada | Category B and C Assistance to |
Multi-year technical assistance project | ViewCategory B and C Assistance
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With respect to the ITC work, in 2013-2014 the Category B and C were identified. Grenada is now having consultation to finalize both categories for submission to the WTO. |
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| Grenada | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
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| Belize | Trade Facilitation Project | Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | International Development Bank | ViewTrade Facilitation Project()Description
Belize responded to the IDB questionnaire on October 4th 2016 and in 2018 significant progress must be showed at the VIII Summit of the Americas. (2 years) Other information (Description/Links)
Belize has also been coordinating with the IDB through initiatives emanating from the last Summit of the Americas. After private sector consultations, Belize has identified five priority areas: Advance Rulings, Pre-Arrival Declaration, Risk Management, Authorized Economic Operators, Expedited Shipment and Single Window. There is intersection on two measures that the World Bank is sponsoring at the Regional level. |
| Belize | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
Short-term training activity or other event | World Trade Organization; United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
| Barbados | Contribution to IDB - WTO Regional Workshop on Trade Facilittation and Market Access for Caribbean Countries. |
Not defined | Inter-American Development Bank (IDB); World Trade Organization | ViewContribution to IDB - WTO Regional Workshop on Trade Facilittation and Market Access for Caribbean Countries. |
| Barbados | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
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| Antigua and Barbuda | Capacity Building in Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries to support the implementation of the WTO TFA. National Workshop on Trade Facilitation - revision of B and C categories and way forward. to |
Short-term training activity or other event | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewCapacity Building in Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries to support the implementation of the WTO TFA. National Workshop on Trade Facilitation - revision of B and C categories and way forward.
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Other information (Description/Links)
The intervention includes the development of selected project proposals developed by a national consultant. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
Short-term training activity or other event | World Customs Organization (WCO) | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
Not defined | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
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| Jamaica | Improving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations. implementation . to |
Not defined | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewImproving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations. implementation .
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Scheduling the TFA Other information (Description/Links)
Implemented in collaboration with ITC |
| Jamaica | Single Electronic Window for Trade Project | Multi-year technical assistance project | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewSingle Electronic Window for Trade Project()Description
The development of a Single Electronic Window for Trade (SEWT) platform, through which all applications for import licenses and certificates, as well as the related payments for these and other trade related activities will be made. |
| Jamaica | Trade Portal Development to |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewTrade Portal Development
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The World Bank is in the process of finalizing a Terms of Reference (ToR) to assist with undertaking work toward the development of a Trade Portal through which to provide product, business and trade related information to importers and exporters via a web-based electronic portal or platform. |
| Jamaica | Risk Management Project |
Not defined | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewRisk Management ProjectDescription
This has included assistance in the area of Risk Management (RM) training and the implementation and use of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS), amongst other things. Other information (Description/Links)
The training on RM is ongoing at present, and is being funded through a World Bank grant. |
| Jamaica | Improving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations |
Short-term training activity or other event | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewImproving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligationsOther information (Description/Links)
Implemented in collaboration with ITC |
| Jamaica | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
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| Haiti | Improving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations to |
Short-term training activity or other event | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewImproving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations
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Trade Facilitation Workshop Other information (Description/Links)
Implementation in collaboration with ITC |
| Grenada | Category C Assistance |
Multi-year technical assistance project | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewCategory C AssistanceDescription
The ITC was in the process of assisting Grenada with the development of project proposals for Category C, however, because of the delay by the Consultant in signing the contract, the monies were lost. Grenada is still in discussion with the ITC to have this work done. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
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| Suriname | Broader Trade Reforms Project | Not defined | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewBroader Trade Reforms Project()Description
The World Bank is providing assistance to a number of Member States with broader trade reforms which include trade facilitation. These are Jamaica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and Suriname. |
| Suriname | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. |
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| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Assistance on Category C measures |
Short-term training activity or other event | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewAssistance on Category C measuresDescription
ITC is assiting with procuring a consultant to assist with costing the Category C measures and to develop bankable proposals or projects. Other information (Description/Links)
Implemented in collaboration with ITC |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Notification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation |
Short-term training activity or other event | ViewNotification of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade FacilitationDescription
Revised in April 2016 with the help of ITC |
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| Saint Lucia | Assistance on Trade Export Promotion Agency | Short-term training activity or other event | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewAssistance on Trade Export Promotion Agency()Description
Assisting Saint Lucia (Office for Private Sector Relationships, a unit of the Ministry of Commerce) to upgrade its trade information services. ITC's assistance will help OPSR fulfil its new role as “Trade Export Promotion Agency (TEPA)”, responsible for the implementation of their National Export Development Strategy (NEDS). |
| Saint Lucia | Improving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations to |
Middle-term project | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewImproving the Business Environment for exporting SMEs through Trade Facilitation: Supporting country compliance with the TF agreement obligations
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Categorization and project proposals. Other information (Description/Links)
Implemented in collaboration with ITC |
| Saint Lucia | Category B and C Assistance | Multi-year technical assistance project | International Trade Centre (ITC) | ViewCategory B and C Assistance()Description
OECD countries have received support from the ITC to finalise their Category B and C measures in regard to trade facilitation and that ITC is supposed to provide support to hire national consultants in each OECS country to assist them to prepare project proposals. Other information (Description/Links)
St. Lucia is the only OECS country for which the services of national consultant was secured to prepare the reference project proposals. The project proposal has not been drafted yet due to concerns over the outcome of the study |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | National Workshop on Trade Facilitation - revision of B and C categories and way forward to |
Not defined | International Trade Centre (ITC); United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewNational Workshop on Trade Facilitation - revision of B and C categories and way forward
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Capacity Building in Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries to support the implementation of the WTO TFA. The intervention includes the development of selected project proposals developed by a national consultant Other information (Description/Links)
Implemented in collaboration with ITC |
| Suriname | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Saint Lucia | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Jamaica | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Guyana | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Grenada | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Dominica | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Belize | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Barbados | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | A Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures. |
Longer-term grant/loan support, infrastructure, etc.) | World Bank Group (WBG) | ViewA Strategy and Plan to guide regional implementation of the TFA for 18 Category C measures.Other information (Description/Links)
2015- ongoing (submission of indicative dates for implementation of the measures is the first quarter of 2017.); Five of these measures (Risk Management, Post Audit Controls, Test Procedures, Single Window and Publication) were identified as possible priority measures for regional implementation which cuts across six other measures requiring increased transparency. However, the entire 18 measures will be afforded support through regionally coordinated activities focusing on harmonized customs and other legislation, the development of technical and standard operating procedures and training. |
| Cameroon | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Benin | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Zimbabwe | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Nigeria | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Senegal | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |
| Liberia | Empowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation Bodies |
Not defined | United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) | ViewEmpowerment Programme for National Trade Facilitation BodiesDescription
The main objective is to help them implement, in a coordinated manner, trade facilitation reforms, including the provisions of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation of the World Trade Organization. |