Tuvalu | |
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Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) | 2010 |
DTIS update | 2016 |
WTO accession | N/A |
With EIF support, Tuvalu put trade plans into its National Strategy for Sustainable Development 2016-2020, and its Trade Policy Framework (TPF) focuses on trade development and expansion through the private sector.
Tuvalu has prioritized trade‑related activities in agriculture, fisheries, tourism and labour mobility as a step towards implementing the TPF.
Supporting institutions
MOU | 03/01/13 |
Budget | 900'000 |
End date | 30/06/21 |
EIF is working to strengthen the capacity of people and institutions in Tuvalu to formulate and implement trade policies that support poverty reduction, inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Results:
- Developing training for Government personnel in conjunction with the implementation of the country's Trade Policy Framework.
- The 2015 Talofa Trade Fair with the theme “Business is Tuvalu’s future” was held over a two‑week period.
- Tuvalu’s initial market access offers presented at the 14th Intersessional Meeting of the PACER Plus trade negotiations in March 2016 in Australia.