Informal JAG - 24 November 2005

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ITC’s Comparative AdvantageITC’s Comparative Advantage

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FindingsFindings

• Evaluation affirms ITC’s strong comparative advantage

• Clear division of labour between ITC and its parent bodies (UNCTAD and WTO)

• ITC activities directly relevant to MDGs and DDA

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Key Comparative Key Comparative AdvantagesAdvantages

• Specific TRTA mandate

• Emphasis on trade development and strategies

• Strong technical competencies

• Accumulated knowledge and experience

• Convening power with business and trade development communities

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Clear Division of LabourClear Division of Labour

• ITC focus on practical trade development

• Close collaboration at all levels

• Efforts will continue to strengthen partnership with parent organisations and reinforce synergies

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Addressing MDGs and Addressing MDGs and DDADDA

• ITC will strengthen efforts in measuring its contribution in context of MDG lens

• Modalities still to be defined

• EPRP programme provides insights

• Working more with informal sector as response to MDGs not always possible

• Request for new RB post to coordinate its response to MDGs