Project Info

Project Code
0607K
Tranche
T05
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Closed
Title
Strengthening the development of international merchandise trade statistics and e-commerce in member countries of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

Entities

Implementing Entity (Lead)
ESCWA
Collaborating DA Entities
DESA
UNCTAD

Financial and Evaluation Info

Total Budget
$460,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No

Countries and Regions

Areas of Work

Thematic Clusters
Statistics
International Trade

Objective and Expected Outcomes

Objective
To enhance ESCWA member countries
Expected Outcome 1
Increased coverage and improved quality of international trade statistics in ESCWA member States based on improved methods and systems for registering electronic commerce and the enhancement of national capabilities to produce international trade indices for use in determining terms of trade
Expected Outcome 2
Improved ability of national statistical offices to provide adequate and comprehensive trade statistics to produce indicators for monitoring progress made towards achieving goal 8 of the Millennium Development Goals