Programmes

Agriculture Programme

Advocates the integration of food security, equity and environmental sustainability in agricultural trade

Aid for Trade Programme

Helps Aid for Trade beneficiaries participate fully and competitively in international trade systems and global markets

China Programme

Promotes the integration of a sustainable China into global governance systems and international trade regimes through language- and region-specific research, analysis and activities

Competitiveness and Development Programme

Empowers developing countries to benefit fully from trade liberalization and to influence trade negotiations from a sustainable development perspective

International Trade Law Programme

Strengthens the ability of developing countries to understand and navigate dispute settlement systems so as to advance and defend their trade rights

Regionalism Programme

Articulates the obligations, rights, and trade policies of multilateral and regional trading systems in an effort to help developing countries fully exploit benefits offered through these regimes

Global Platform on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainable Energy

Addresses the nexus between trade, climate change and energy to promote the transition to a low-carbon economy and a sustainable energy future

Environment and Natural Resources Programme

Supports the sustainable use of the environment and natural resources within the international trade system

Innovation, Technology and Intellectual Property Programme

Facilitates pro-sustainable development outcomes in innovation, technology and intellectual property related negotiations

Services Programme

Aids developing countries’ efforts to increase trade flow in services sectors within sustainable frameworks