Post on 26-Dec-2015
TRADE SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS (TSIs):ITC’s beneficiaries and key partners
OVERVIEW of ITC’s work with TSIs
José Prunello,Chief TSI StrengtheningDivision of Business and Institutional Support
ITC role in Trade related technical assistance (TRTA):To enable small business export success in developing and transition-economy countries, by providing, with partners, sustainable and inclusive development solutions to the private sector, trade support institutions and policymakers.
Export Impact
for GoodITC is the development partner for small-business
export success
BuildingAwareness
understand market conditions
Strengthening
TSIsbuild institutional capacity to assist exporters
Enhancingpoliciescreate an export-
enabling environment
Inclusivenessand
SustainabilityMainstream social values
Exporter competitiven
essempower business to export
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ITC’s 5 strategic objectivesTSI Strengthening is a key pilar of ITC
Categories of Trade Support Institutions (TSIs)
• TPOs –Trade Promotion Organisations• Ministries (with an interest in export development)• Chambers of Commerce and Industry• Economic Development Agencies (with export focus)• Foreign Trade Representatives/ -- Attachés/ -- Offices• Regional Economic Groupings (with export focus)
General
• Exporters Associations• Trade Associations• Chambers (Agriculture: and other sector-specific --)• Sector-based (industry and services) Bodies
Sector- Specific
• Export Credit and Financing bodies• Standard and Quality Agencies• Export Packaging Institutes• Intl purchasing and supply chain managt bodies• Training institutions• Trade law and arbitration bodies
Function-specific
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TSI Strengthening Section mission:
Increase the capacity of trade support institutions
to provide efficient and effective
internationalization support services to SMEs
particularly in Developing Countries
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Assessment: identifying needs
Benchmarking
Centred in the performance evaluation of a specific TSI
Model of assessment with 225 indicators of performance considering:
• Leadership and Direction• Resources and Processes• Products and Services• Measurement and Results
Institutional Assessment
Map the country’s system for trade support including:
• Socio-economic background• Policy environment• Inventory of existing TSIs, their situation
and capability• Inventory of existing services• Identification of weak links and gaps
Challenges – Issues – NeedsBut also…. Good Practices
ITC solutions
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ITC’s approach to institutional development
Assess Solve MeasureModes of Delivery
Outcomes
Customized Support
Standard Services
Networking Activities
Inclusive trade support
Benchmarking
Institutional Assessment
Information and good practices
Institutional Building
Strategy Development
Service Portfolio
Foreign Trade Representatives
Networks and Partnerships
Business Generation
Result and Impact Measurement
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TS channels for delivery
Direct support:- Training- capacity building- business advisory services
Web Platform E-Delivery Events:
- WTPO Conference and Awards (every 2 years – next Dubai Nov. 2014)- Women Vendors Exhibition and Forum (every year – next New Delhi Nov. 2013)