Sustainable Inclusive Trade

Sustainable & Inclusive Trade

Overview Evaluated Projects Case Studies More on What We Do

Sustainable & Inclusive Trade

Sustainable and inclusive trade has emerged as a cornerstone for economic growth and development across Africa. TradeMark Africa (TMA), as a leading aid-for-trade organization, champions initiatives that drive trade efficiency while ensuring environmental sustainability and social inclusivity. This approach fosters resilient economies, empowers marginalized communities, and promotes responsible use of resources, aligning with global development goals such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Climate Change

Social Safeguards

Evaluated Projects

TradeMark Africa (TMA) has implemented and evaluated numerous projects across Africa, primarily aimed at reducing trade barriers, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering regional integration. Below are some notable evaluated projects:

Export Development Programme

This formative evaluation set out to measure the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the TMEA-supported Traidlinks interventions in Rwanda and Burundi.

Market Linkages Programme-KIVUs Region

The aim of the project is to reduce the DRC growing trade deficit with its EAC neighbors.

Case Studies

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CASE STUDIES

Enhancing delivery of export adviser service – The Case of Export Advisers in Rwanda

African countries are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of developing trade capacity in order to achieve effective participation in the regional and world trading system and to reap the full benefits of improved access to these markets (World Bank).........

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CASE STUDIES

Empowering Rwanda Manufacturers and Promoting Export Growth

Improving the export market access and linkages of firms to export is a critical focus of many businesses in the EAC. Private enterprises in the EAC face a wide range of challenges that make trading across borders difficult and reduce the competitiveness of firms. However, when there are reduced challenges in exporting this provides an opportunity for firms to increase profit and then re-invest to increase sales, turnover and productivity.