To strengthen the enabling environment for the implementation of multilateral trade agreements and to support export development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries, in line with the FAO Regional Initiative for Improving Agri-food Trade and Market Integration in Europe and Central Asia.

Status of the project
CLOSED

• Drafted and published guidelines for agribusiness on using WTO instruments.
• Prepared and published annual publication on agricultural trade policy developments 2016-17.
• Conducted one regional workshop on resolving agricultural trade issues and training on implementation of WTO agreements conducted.
• Provided technical support to, and facilitation of, Agri-food Trade Expert Network in Europe and Central Asia.
• Supported development and implementation of national export promotion strategies.
• Analysed selected markets for organic products and their requirements and capacity development for exporters.

• FAO’s Multipartner Programme Support Mechanism Medium-term final report
• FAO’s Smarter investments Up-scaled development 2014–17
• Trade related capacity development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia