Improving the trade–poverty relationship through national development strategies

The improvements in the international trade regime discussed in the previous chapter should provide a framework for linking trade more effectively with poverty reduction in the LDCs. However, whether or not the increased opportunity for poverty reduction will be translated into reality depends on whether it is grasped at the national level. The fundamental priority here is that Governments formulate and implement national development strategies that integrate trade within them in a way that effectively promotes sustained development and substantial poverty reduction. This is critical because it is the area where the LDCs themselves potentially have the most leverage to make trade work for poverty reduction.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Affordable and Clean Energy

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions