The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is the only multilateral partnership dedicated exclusively to assisting least developed countries (LDCs) in their use of trade as an engine for growth, sustainable development and poverty reduction. The EIF partnership of 51 countries, 24 donors and eight partner agencies works closely with governments, development organizations, civil society and academia.
The partnership leverages its collective know-how, outreach and experience to tackle the world’s most pressing trade-for-development issues.
EIF provides tailored support to the poorest countries in the world, helping them to integrate into regional and global trading systems, create jobs and increase incomes. EIF's unique approach guarantees full ownership by the least developed countries (LDC), with the majority of projects co-financed by the countries themselves.
EIF works at all stages of the trade journey. The programme offers expert research and analysis that informs policy, government trade facilitation and targeted sector support based on research findings.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
- How does EIF’s work and activities specifically touch upon e-commerce and the digital economy?
- The EIF has worked with the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to undertake nine eTrade Readiness Assessments.
- Another way that the EIF works to leverage digital solutions for the LDCs is through the development of e-commerce strategies.
- The EIF has also helped bridge the LDC digital divide through assessments of digital trade opportunities and constraints in DTISs and by assisting with drafting digital trade provisions in trade agreements.
