A Business Guide for Developing Countries on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement has been published by the International Trade Centre (ITC).
This simple guide aims at helping business understand the obligations that developing countries have accepted – or will in due course accept, so that they can workThe 30-page guide can be viewed here – Trade Facilitation Agreement – and aims to help businesses take advantage of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.The agreement simplifies customs procedures, allowing businesses to become more competitive. The guide is jargon-free explaining the provisions with a focus on what businesses need to know to take advantage of the agreement. It will also help policy makers identify their needs for technical assistance to implement and monitor it.