with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global Evaluation of the International Trade Centre Comparative Advantage of ITC Presentation to the Joint Advisory Group November 24, 2005 Murray Smith, Team Leader

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 2 Outline Methodology Comparative Advantage

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 3 The Terms of Reference address 3 sets of Key Evaluation Questions Comparative Advantage Performance of Interventions Capacity of the Organisation

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 4 Methodology Factual analysis of programmes and activities of ITC and other providers of TRTA Extensive work with the WTO/OECD TRTA data base Analysis of beneficiary perspectives Stakeholder analysis of donors and development partners at the country and headquarters level

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 5 Comparative Advantage of ITC ITC has maintained its comparative advantage in trade development TRTA Good division of labour with UNCTAD and WTO Some blurring of the roles with UNIDO

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 6 Comparative Advantage of ITC Developed new competencies in mainstreaming of trade development Sources of comparative advantage include its network of TSIs, its perceived neutrality, its emphasis on trade development, and convening power with business and trade development communities

Evaluation of the International Trade Centre with Ticon DCA, Copenhagen DC and Ace Global 7 Supporting Trade and Development (continued) Sustain co-operation with UNCTAD and WTO Explore new development partnerships Options to strengthen field presence should be explored