1. AID FOR TRADE: IMPLICATIONS FOR AFRICA
By Catherine Grant
Research Associate SAIIA

2. AID FOR TRADE AND THE WTO
Keep momentum
African Group response to Task Force recommendations
Strong representation on ad hoc consultative group
Balance between WTO commitments on aid for trade and lack of expertise or resources in area of development

3. OTHER MULTILATERAL INITIATIVES
Reform of the Integrated Framework for LDCs
Coordinated positions in WTO, World Bank, IMF, UNCTAD and OECD
Greater cooperation between organisations
Strengthen existing mechanisms
Consideration of new ways of providing aid for trade

4. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL
Coordination and cooperation among trade and finance officials
Use work already done to identify aid for trade needs
Consider National and/or Regional Aid for Trade Committees
Put on agenda of regional economic communities
Open to civil society and private sector
Creative solutions