This South ­South partner questionnaire is separated into 6 sections which examine the following themes
­ Changes to your government's/organization's trade ­related strategy since 2012 and the outlook for future support;
­ How important are trade costs for trade expansion and economic development, and how is this issue addressed in 
your trade ­related strategy and programming;
­ If and how you plan to factor implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement, when adopted, into future trade ­
related support;
­ If, and how, your government/organization is pursuing private sector development within the context of its trade ­
related cooperation activities;
­ Results achieved in terms of reducing trade costs and how they fit within broader development effectiveness efforts; 
and
­ The impact of the Aid ­for­Trade Initiative since its launch and its potential future contribution to the post ­2015 
development agenda.
Some of the questions are phrased so as to allow comparisons with your answers to previous monitoring exercises. If 
you do not have a record of previous answers, you can access them online at  http://www.oecd.org/aidfortrade/self ­
assessments.htm    
A.1) Introduction
 
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                    - 3 -Notes 
We request that answers reflect a "whole of government/organization" view.  Cooperation and consultation with other 
colleagues may be necessary to complete this questionnaire.  We encourage you to share the questionnaire with 
colleagues to arrive at a single coordinated view.  
If you wish to view the full questionnaire as a PDF file that can also be shared by e ­mail, please click here:  
http://www.wto.org/aftmonitoring  
Please note that only submissions made using this electronic format will be counted in the monitoring exercise.  
All responses received will be made publicly available on the website  http://www.wto.org/aftmonitoring . Responses 
will be analysed by the OECD and WTO in the publication series: "Aid for Trade at a Glance".  
Please submit the completed questionnaire before the deadline of  31 December 2014 .   
A.1) Introduction
 Other 
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Monitoring exercise" in the subject line of the message.   
A.2) HOW TO COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE
 
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                    - 5 -1. COUNTRY/CUSTOMS TERRITORY
 
2. YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
3. CONSULTATION (Other ministries/agencies consulted in preparing this 
questionnaire reply) :
  
B.1) ABOUT YOU
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Name:
Position:
Ministry / Organization:
Email Address:
 
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                    - 6 -The objective of this first section is to assess if and why your trade ­related cooperation priorities have changed.  The 
questions are phrased so as to allow comparisons with your answers to previous monitoring exercises. If you do not 
have a record of previous answers, you can access them online at 
http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tradfa_e/tradfa_e.htm   
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
 
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                    - 7 -4. Do you have a trade ­related cooperation strategy? 
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
*
 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
Not applicable nmlkj
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 8 -5. Has your strategy changed since 2012? 
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
*
 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 9 -6. Why has your strategy changed?  
 
(Please choose no more than 5 options)
7. Additional information.
  
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
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 Budgetary cuts gfedc
Budgetary increases gfedc
Change in government and priorities gfedc
New priorities of development partners gfedc
Streamlining of countries receiving support gfedc
Streamlining of issues receiving support gfedc
More focus on LDCs gfedc
More focus on private sector development gfedc
More focus on poverty reduction gfedc
More focus on inclusive, sustainable growth gfedc
More focus on climate change and green growth gfedc
More focus on trade facilitation gfedc
More focus on gender equality gfedc
More focus on regional integration gfedc
More focus on results gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 10 -8. How has your trade ­related cooperation spending changed since 2012?  
9. Additional information.
 
10. How do you expect your trade ­related cooperation spending to change in the next 5 
years? 
11. Additional information.
  
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
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 More than 10% increase nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% increase nmlkj
No change nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% reduction nmlkj
More than 10% reduction nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
More than 10% increase nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% increase nmlkj
No change nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% reduction nmlkj
More than 10% reduction nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
Other 
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                    - 11 -12. Can you provide detailed information on past or planned future Aid ­for­Trade 
spending?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)  
13. Additional information.
 
14. What information about other South ­South partner's or donor's Aid ­for­Trade 
activities would you find helpful in planning your own assistance?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)   
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
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 Past support disaggregated by region gfedc
Past support disaggregated by country gfedc
Past support disaggregated by sector gfedc
Future support disaggregated by region gfedc
Future support disaggregated by country gfedc
Future support disaggregated by sector gfedc
Not able to provide disaggregated information gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Disaggregated information gfedc
Point of contact for each region/country/sector gfedc
Links to current global strategy gfedc
Links to current regional strategy gfedc
Links to current national strategy gfedc
Links to current sectoral strategy gfedc
Links to project list/additional information gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 12 -15. How has your trade ­related cooperation spending on trade facilitation support 
changed since 2012? 
16. Additional information.
 
17. How do you expect your trade ­related cooperation spending to change in the next 5 
years? 
18. Additional information.
  
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
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 More than 10% increase nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% increase nmlkj
No change nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% reduction nmlkj
More than 10% reduction nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
More than 10% increase nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% increase nmlkj
No change nmlkj
Between 0 ­10% reduction nmlkj
More than 10% reduction nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 13 -19. Looking ahead, what changes do you expect to your trade ­related cooperation in 
the next 5 years?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
20. Additional information.
  
C.1) YOUR TRADE ­RELATED COOPERATION STRATEGY
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 Budgetary cuts gfedc
Budgetary increases gfedc
Change in government and priorities gfedc
New priorities of development partners gfedc
Streamlining of countries receiving support gfedc
Streamlining of issues receiving support gfedc
More focus on LDCs gfedc
More focus on private sector development gfedc
More focus on poverty reduction gfedc
Alignment with the post ­2015 development agenda gfedc
More focus on climate change and green growth gfedc
More focus on gender equality gfedc
More focus on trade facilitation gfedc
Specific focus on Trade Facilitation  Agreement implementation, when adopted gfedc
More focus on regional integration gfedc
More focus on results gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 14 -The objective of this section is to survey your views on the importance of addressing trade costs as part of your trade ­
related cooperation strategy and how this issue has been addressed in your South ­South cooperation programming.  
In particular, this section solicits your views on how trade costs affect the integration of developing countries into the 
multilateral trading system, and the actions you have taken to reduce trade costs (typically measured in monetary 
value or time).  
Trade costs surveyed as part of this survey are those affecting the supply and demand for both merchandise goods 
and services.  
• For merchandise goods, the questionnaire surveys views on the following trade costs:  impacts of border 
procedures (i.e. trade facilitation); tariffs, fees and other charges; non ­tariff measures; transport infrastructure; and 
access to trade finance.  
• For services, the questionnaire surveys respondent views on the following trade costs: network infrastructure (ICT, 
power, telecoms); transport infrastructure; non ­recognition of professional qualifications; restrictions on commercial 
presence; restrictions on movement of natural persons; poor regulatory environment for services; tariffs on product 
inputs (e.g. on computers for ICT services); and low skill levels in the services sector.  
To answer questions in this section, you may find it useful to consult internally with colleagues and to refer to 
external sources.  External sources include, inter alia, the following:  
• World Bank: Trading Across Borders (  http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploretopics/trading ­across­
borders/reforms ) and the logistics performance index:  ( http://lpi.worldbank.org  ) 
• World Customs Organization: Time Release Studies (  http://www.wcoomd.org/en/topics/facilitation/instrument ­
and­tools/tools/pf_tools_time_release.aspx  ) 
• World Economic Forum:  Global Trade Enabling Report (  http://reports.weforum.org/global ­enabling­trade­report­
2014/#) and Global Competitiveness Report  
( http://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_GlobalCompetitivenessReport_2013 ­14.pdf ) 
• UNCTAD: Maritime Transport (  http://unctad.org/en/pages/publications/Review ­of­Maritime­Transport­
(Series).aspx  )   
D.1) TRADE COSTS
 Other 
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                    - 15 -21. How important are trade costs for the economic integration and development of 
developing countries?
22. Additional information.
 
23. FOR MERCHANDISE GOODS:  
What are the most important sources of trade costs for the export from developing 
countries?  
(You may tick more than 1 box)
24. Additional information.
  
D.1) TRADE COSTS
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Important nmlkj
Moderately important nmlkj
Not important nmlkj
No opinion nmlkj
Other issues are more important nmlkj
Border procedures (trade facilitation) gfedc
Tariffs, fees and other charges gfedc
Non­Tariff Measures (including standards) gfedc
Network infrastructure (ICT, Power, telecoms) gfedc
Transport infrastructure gfedc
Access to trade finance gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 16 -25. FOR SERVICES:  
What are the most important sources of trade costs for the export from developing 
countries?  
(You may tick more than 1 box)
26. Additional information.
 
27. Does your trade ­related cooperation strategy specifically address the issue of 
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 Network infrastructure (ICT, power, telecommunications) gfedc
Transport infrastructure gfedc
Non­recognition of professional qualifications gfedc
Restrictions on commercial presence gfedc
Restrictions on movement of natural persons gfedc
Poor regulatory environment for services gfedc
Tariffs on product inputs (e.g. on computers for ICT services) gfedc
Low skills levels in services sectors gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
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                    - 17 -28. Where in your trade ­related cooperation strategy  is the issue of trade costs 
addressed?  
(You may tick more than 1 box)  
29. Additional information.
 
30. How is the issue of trade costs reflected in your trade ­related cooperation 
programming ? 
(You may tick more than 1 box)  
31. Additional information.
  
D.1) TRADE COSTS
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 Your national or institutional development policy gfedc
Specific thematic programming gfedc
Specific regional initiatives gfedc
Specific in ­country projects gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Research programmes gfedc
Multi­year country strategies gfedc
In­country projects and programmes gfedc
Multi­year regional strategies gfedc
Regional projects and programmes gfedc
Specific thematic global programming gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 18 -32. In which regions do you provide trade ­related cooperation support to reduce trade 
costs?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box) 
33. Provide web links to programmes you wish to showcase.
  
D.1) TRADE COSTS
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 North America gfedc
Central America gfedc
South America gfedc
The Caribbean gfedc
Western Europe gfedc
Central and Eastern Europe gfedc
Developed Asia gfedc
Central Asia gfedc
East Asia gfedc
South Asia gfedc
Pacific Islands gfedc
North Africa and the Middle East gfedc
West Africa gfedc
Central Africa gfedc
East Africa gfedc
Southern Africa gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 19 -The objective of this section is to survey if you plan to integrate implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement, 
when adopted, into future trade ­related cooperation support.  Questions here will seek to examine how existing 
mechanisms will capture this objective.  
To access more information about the Trade Facilitation Agreement and/or download a copy of the text please click 
here: http://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tradfa_e/tradfa_e.htm   
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
 
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                    - 20 -34. What difficulties, if any, do you expect partner countries to face in securing support 
to implement the Trade Facilitation Agreement, when adopted?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
35. Additional information.
 
36. Do you plan to integrate support for  Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation, 
when adopted, into your trade ­related cooperation strategy?
37. Additional information.
  
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
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 Lack of information on funding opportunities gfedc
Differing priorities of donors gfedc
Accessing the necessary expertise gfedc
Ensuring TFA implementation is a priority in national development planning documents gfedc
National coordination and demonstration of political will for TFA reform gfedc
Programming cycles gfedc
Problems in formulating requests gfedc
Ensuring coherence with past programmes gfedc
Integrating TFA implementation into on ­going programmes gfedc
Accessing regional programmes gfedc
Accessing global programmes gfedc
No difficulties gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Yes, after adoption of the Trade Facilitation Agreement nmlkj
Yes, Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation already being implemented in trade ­related co ­operation strategy nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
Other 
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                    - 21 -38. Please specify how ?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
39. Additional information.
 
40. What difficulties, if any, do you expect to face in programming support for the 
Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation, when adopted, as part of your trade ­
related cooperation activities?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box) 
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
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*As part of on ­going national programmes offering support for Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation gfedc
A part of on ­going regional programmes offering support for Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation gfedc
On an article ­by­article basis on the basis of requests for specific support for Category C implementation gfedc
On a country ­by­country basis supporting implementation of Trade Facilitation Agreement in its entirety gfedc
As part of national dialogues gfedc
As part of regional dialogues gfedc
As part of dedicated global thematic programmes gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Programming of Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation support is already being undertaken as part of your trade ­related 
cooperation activities.  gfedc
Differing priorities of partner countries gfedc
Lack of prioritization of TFA implementation in national development planning documents gfedc
National coordination and demonstration of political will for TFA reform gfedc
Programming cycles gfedc
Ensuring coherence with past programmes gfedc
Integrating TFA implementation into on ­going programmes gfedc
Knowledge of TFA among staff gfedc
Ability to access necessary expertise gfedc
No difficulties gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 22 -41. Additional information.
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                    - 23 -42. Which disciplines of the Trade Facilitation Agreement do you think will prove the 
hardest for developing countries to implement and where trade ­related cooperation 
support should be focused?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
43. Additional information.
  
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
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 The Agreement as a whole gfedc
Publication and availability of information gfedc
Comment before entry into force gfedc
Advance rulings gfedc
Appeal and review procedures gfedc
Other measures to enhance impartiality, non ­discrimination and transparency gfedc
Disciplines on fees gfedc
Release and clearance of goods gfedc
Border agency cooperation gfedc
Movement of goods intended for import under customs control gfedc
Formalities connected with importation, exportation and transit gfedc
Freedom of transit gfedc
Customs cooperation gfedc
Establishment and/or  continued operation of national committee gfedc
None gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
Other 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 24 -44. Will the Trade Facilitation Agreement, when adopted, have benefits for your 
South ­South support policy and programmes? 
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
*
 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 25 -45. In which areas would Trade Facilitation Agreement implementation, when adopted, 
have benefits for your governments's South ­South support policy programmes?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
46. Additional information.
  
E.1) SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRADE FACILITATION 
AGREEMENT
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 Reducing costs and delays associated with procurement by in ­country programmes gfedc
Reducing costs of disaster and humanitarian relief operations gfedc
Reducing delays in disaster and humanitarian relief operations gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
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                    - 26 -The objective of this section is to survey how private sector development support is being taken forward as part of 
your trade ­related South ­South cooperation activities.  
 
Questions focus on the instruments, approach and focus of your private sector development activities together with 
the involvement of your private sector in these programmes.    
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
 
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                    - 27 -47. Is private sector development a priority of your government / organization? 
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 28 -48. What approaches do you use to promote private sector development?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
49. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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 Concessional loans and grants gfedc
Non­concessional lending gfedc
Lending to non ­sovereigns gfedc
Equity investment gfedc
Technical assistance gfedc
Business engagement gfedc
Incentives to promote business gfedc
Political risk insurance/guarantees gfedc
Public­private partnerships gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
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                    - 29 -50. What is the focus of your private sector development programme?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option).
51. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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 Health and education of workers gfedc
Vocational training and skills gfedc
Business or trade support institutions gfedc
Infrastructure gfedc
Business environment gfedc
Improving access to credit gfedc
Support for SMEs gfedc
Market information and business services gfedc
Business engagement gfedc
Private sector development  in least developed countries gfedc
Private sector development in fragile states gfedc
Private sector development in middle income countries gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 30 -52. Is the private sector in your own country/customs territory involved in your 
programme?
53. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
*
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 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkjOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 31 -54. How is your national private sector engaged?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
55. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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 Formulation of policies gfedc
Identifying binding constraints gfedc
Delivery of programmes gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Other 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 32 -56. Do you offer support to your own private sector to invest in developing 
countries?
57. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
*
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 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 33 -58. How do you offer support?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
59. Additional information.
  
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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 Fiscal incentives gfedc
Official lending gfedc
Guarantees gfedc
Advisory services and information gfedc
Embassy resources and support gfedc
Advanced market commitments gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 34 -60. How do you measure the effectiveness of your private sector development 
activities?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
61. Additional information.
 
62. How do you measure the results of your private sector ’s involvement?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)
63. Additional information.
 
64. Are there examples of private sector development that you would like to 
showcase? 
F.1) PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND YOUR AID ­FOR­TRADE 
STRATEGY
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*Regular project/programme evaluation gfedc
Impact assessment gfedc
Empirical analysis gfedc
Indicators on business environment gfedc
Social and economic indicators gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Regular project/programme evaluation gfedc
Impact assessment gfedc
Empirical analysis gfedc
Indicators on business environment gfedc
Social and economic indicators gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Yes nmlkj
No nmlkjOther 
Other 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 35 -65. Please provide details of relevant programme/project evaluations you would like to 
showcase (include web links where appropriate).  
You may also wish to elaborate by submitting information in a case story . Details on how to 
submit a case story can be found at the end of this questionnaire.
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WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 36 -The objective of this section is to survey the results achieved from support to reduce trade costs.  Questions focus on 
if, and how, you survey trade costs, where positive effects have been observed as a result of your trade ­related 
support and factors for success, in particular with regard to alignment to national and regional priorities.   
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 37 -66. Do you track trade costs as part of your trade ­related cooperation support 
programmes?  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
*
 Yes nmlkj
No nmlkj
Unsure nmlkj
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 38 -67. How do you track trade costs?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
68. Additional information.
 
69. What data sources do you use?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
70. Additional information.
  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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55
66As part of a research agenda gfedc
As part of project/programme theory of change/logframes/results ­based management approaches gfedc
In ex post evaluations gfedc
In ex post evaluations using impact assessment techniques gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Own research gfedc
World Bank Doing Business Index gfedc
World Bank Logistic Performance Index gfedc
World Customs Organizations Time Release Studies gfedc
World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
Other 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 39 -71. How do you validate the results?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
 Dialogue with private sector gfedc
Dialogue with government gfedc
Dialogue with academic institutions gfedc
No validation gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 40 -72. What immediate outputs  have you observed from actions taken to reduce trade 
costs?  
(You may choose more than 1 option)  
73. Additional information.
  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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 Updated customs legislation gfedc
New rules on transit gfedc
Greater transparency gfedc
Updated customs working practices gfedc
Improved cooperation between border agencies gfedc
New or updated transport infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) gfedc
New network infrastructure (e.g. ICT, power, telecoms) gfedc
New network trade finance schemes gfedc
Tariff reforms gfedc
Certification and testing capacity (e.g. laboratory facilities) gfedc
New conformity assessment procedures and processes gfedc
Creation of one stop border posts gfedc
Creation of electronic single windows gfedc
Creation of trade facilitation committees gfedc
Creation of dialogue with private sector gfedc
Improved border infrastructure gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Not applicable (trade costs did not decline) gfedc
No outputs gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 41 -74. What outcomes  have you observed from actions taken to reduce trade costs?  
(Please choose no more than 5 options)  
75. Additional information.
  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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 Reduction in border clearance times gfedc
Increase in customs revenue gfedc
Reduction in customs revenue gfedc
Reduction in informal payments gfedc
Increase in access to trade finance gfedc
Increase in services trade gfedc
Increase in traffic flows through border posts gfedc
Increase in export volumes gfedc
Increase in import volumes gfedc
No outcome(s) gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedcOther 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 42 -76. What impacts  have you observed from actions taken to reduce trade costs?  
(Please choose no more than 5 options)
77. Additional information.
  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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 Diversification in export markets gfedc
Diversification in export products gfedc
Higher revenues for exporters gfedc
Higher revenues for importers gfedc
Entry into new value chain gfedc
Consumer welfare effects gfedc
Rise in employment gfedc
Rise in female employment gfedc
Increase in foreign direct investment gfedc
Increase in domestic private sector investment gfedc
Reduction in poverty gfedc
No impact(s) gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 43 -78. Which types of actions have achieved the most positive results  in reducing trade 
costs for goods and services?  (Please choose a no more than 7 options)
79. Additional information.
  
G.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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 Customs reform gfedc
Other border agency reforms gfedc
Tariff reforms gfedc
Tariff reforms on product inputs (e.g. on computers for ICT services) gfedc
Support for compliance with Non ­Tariff Measures gfedc
Upgrading transport infrastructure gfedc
Upgrading network infrastructure gfedc
Improving access to trade finance gfedc
Working with trade partners to recognize  professional qualifications gfedc
Removing domestic restrictions on commercial presence gfedc
Working with trade partners to remove restrictions on movement of natural persons gfedc
Improving the  regulatory environment for services gfedc
Improving skills levels in service sectors gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 44 -80. What have been the key success factors in reducing trade costs?  
 
(Please choose no more than 5 options)
81. Additional information.
  
F.1) REDUCING TRADE COSTS
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 Private sector engagement and commitment gfedc
Alignment of actions with private sector priorities gfedc
Funding from development partners gfedc
Alignment of donor support with national priorities gfedc
Sustained engagement of development partners gfedc
Sustained political engagement and commitment by national authorities gfedc
Use of regional approaches gfedc
Commitment of regional partners to goal gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 45 -The objective of this section is to survey the contribution of Aid for Trade to inclusive, sustainable growth.  Questions 
in this section explore the direct and indirect contribution that reducing trade costs can make to inclusive growth and 
the contribution of Aid for Trade to this objective.  The section concludes with questions that examine the impact of 
the Aid­for­Trade Initiative and the potential future contribution that Aid for Trade can make to the post ­2015 
development agenda.   
H.1) CONTRIBUTION OF AID FOR TRADE TO INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE 
GROWTH
 
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 46 -82. What contribution can reducing trade costs make to realising inclusive, sustainable 
growth?  
 
(Please choose no more than 7 options)
83. Additional information.
  
CONTRIBUTION OF AID FOR TRADE TO INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
55
66Increase in exports gfedc
Rise in employment gfedc
Rise in female employment gfedc
Entry into new value chains gfedc
Moving up value chains gfedc
Diversification in export markets gfedc
Diversification in export products gfedc
Foreign direct investment gfedc
Domestic private sector investment gfedc
Increase in imports gfedc
Consumer welfare effects gfedc
Reduction in poverty gfedc
No contribution gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 47 -84. What impact has the Aid ­for­Trade Initiative had since its launch in 2005?  
 
(You may choose more than 1 option)
85. Additional information.
 
86. What potential future contribution could the Aid ­for­Trade Initiative make to the post ­
2015 development agenda?  
 
(You may tick more than 1 box)55
66Increase in resources available for trade development gfedc
More attention to trade issues in development gfedc
More priority given by national authorities to trade issues in national development planning gfedc
More priority given by regional authorities to trade issues in development planning gfedc
More priority given by donors to trade issues in national development planning gfedc
More priority given by private sector to trade issues gfedc
More priority given by NGOs to trade issues gfedc
No impact gfedc
Aid for Trade has diverted resources from other development objectives gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
Contribution of financing for development gfedc
Contribution to improving the business and regulatory environment gfedc
Ensuring continued attention to trade issues in development gfedc
Engaging the private sector in development issues gfedc
Making a contribution to economic growth and poverty eradication gfedc
Helping to address issues of inequality gfedc
Helping to create the conditions for employment gfedc
Positive impacts on women's economic empowerment gfedc
Contribution to green growth through the creation of green value chains gfedc
Aid for Trade has no role to play in the post ­2015 development agenda gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 48 -87. Additional information.
 
88. What potential future contribution could the Enhanced Integrated Framework for 
LDCS make to the post ­2015 development agenda?  
(Please choose no more than 5 options)
89. Additional information.
 
90. How could the Aid ­for­Trade Initiative be improved?
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 Mainstreaming of trade issues in national policy gfedc
Engaging the private sector in national trade and development policy planning gfedc
Coherence in trade and development policy gfedc
Catalyst for Aid ­for­Trade flows gfedc
Catalyst for foreign direct investment gfedc
Financing of catalytic actions gfedc
Contribution to inclusive, sustainable growth gfedc
Contribution to green growth through support to green value chains gfedc
Women's economic empowerment gfedc
Unsure gfedc
Other (please specify) 
 gfedc
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 49 -91. Additional information on "Reducing trade costs and inclusive, sustainable 
growth".  
If there is anything you would like to add on the topic of "Reducing trade costs for inclusive, 
sustainable growth", which you feel has not been covered in this questionnaire, please use this 
box.
  
H.1) CONTRIBUTION OF AID FOR TRADE TO INCLUSIVE, SUSTAINABLE 
GROWTH
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WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 50 -Thank you for completing this partner questionnaire.  
 
We invite you to provide further details on your experience of reducing trade costs by submitting a case story.  
 
Please follow this link to the webpage details on the case story exercise and format:  
www.wto.org/aftmonitoring   
END OF SURVEY
WT/COMTD/AFT/W/54/Add.4 
                    - 51 -