MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY - REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TRADE SECTOR SUPPORT PROGRAM (TSSP) – IDB 1454/OC-TT
ABOUT THE TSSP
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has received a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) that will provide partial funding for a Trade Sector Support Program. A Program Coordinating Unit (PCU) has been established to implement the Program in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the Executing Agency for the Program.
The overall objective of the Program is to improve the international trade performance of Trinidad and Tobago by strengthening the country’s technical and institutional capacity to formulate and implement trade policy, to participate effectively in trade negotiations, to implement trade agreements, and to increase and diversify exports.
THE PROGRAM’S SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES ARE:
- To improve the institutional organization of the Ministry of Trade and Industry;
- To develop the technical capacity of human resources in trade related public institutions;
- To improve the technical, analytical, and institutional bases of trade policymaking and
- To provide support to the private sector’s attempts to adjust to the challenges posed by the liberalization of trade.
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
- Institutional Reorganization and Strengthening:
This component aims to support the reorganiztion and strenghtening of the MTI, as well as other trade-related institutions, agencies and government departments, in order to improve the MTI's capacity to formulate and implement policy, as well as to improve the coordination among trade-related public institutions and with the private sector.
- Specialized Technical Training:
The aim of this component is to increase and update technical knowledge of trade policy issues that are of strategic interest to Trinidad and Tobago. The activities will help improve the performance of staff of trade-related public institutions by strengthening their capacity to devise and execute policy, to conduct trade negotiations, and to implement agreements.
- Technical Studies:
This component is designed to help provide a sound technical grounding to underpin trade policy positions on priority matters, so that MTI officials and trade negotiators are better equipped to assess options, negotiate effectively, anticipate outcomes, and implement the commitments arising from negotiations.
- Integrated Information Systems:
This component will finance an assessment of trade-related information and communication needs, and thereafter the design, acquisition and installation of information and communications systems for processing, updating and transmitting trade data and information.
- Trade Assistance Program:
The main goal of this component is to provide public and private sector agents with the information and tools necessary to understand clearly the effects of trade liberalization on Trinidad and Tobago; to promote exports and attract investment; and to identify and address the adjustment needs stemming from trade liberalization.
Breakfast Meeting - Options, Challenges and Support for Manufacturers in the changing Global Economy - October 25th, 2005
Effective Participation in Trade Fairs - January 13th, 2006
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- MTI: 623-2931-4 (PBX); 625-3325 (Fax) Ministry of Trade and Industry
- PCU:
- Assistant Coordinator – Trade: PBX Ext. 2043; e-mail: tramlal@tradeind.gov.tt
- Assistant Coordinator – Information Technology: 627-8451 or PBX Ext. 2025; e-mail: abnewallo@tradeind.gov.tt
CONSULTING OPPORTUNITIES
- Notices:
- Procurement Documents:
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