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Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC)

Trade Related Capacity Development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Start date 01/01/2017
End date 31/05/2018
Status Closed
Budget USD 550 274
Project Code FMM/RER/056/MUL
Objective / Goal 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.
Impact

Major results

  • 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.
  • Analyzed selected markets for organic products and their requirements and capacity development for exporters.