Project Info
Project Code
0203C
Tranche
T03
Tranche Type
Regular
Status
Closed
Title
Capacity-building in trade facilitation and electronic business in the Mediterranean
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
ECE
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$600,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
International Trade
Science
Technology and Productive Sectors
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To increase the competitiveness of companies in the Mediterranean region in regional and global markets, through simplifying and harmonizing trade procedures throughout the transaction chain; implementing automated processes and information technology for administration and commerce; and facilitating the participation of small- and medium-sized enterprises in electronic business
Expected Outcome 1
Broader application of the United Nations standards for trade facilitation and electronic business in Mediterranean countries that are not members of the European Union
Expected Outcome 2
Establishment of a network of expertise between national institutions, the United Nations regional commissions and UNCTAD for trade facilitation and electronic business, which will also undertake to better understand the work done in this area by other international organizations
Expected Outcome 3
Strengthened cooperation between the countries of the region in regards to trade facilitation and electronic business; Enhanced capacity for small and medium-sized enterprises in the region to join the international supply chain; and of trade facilitation and electronic business