Nepal

Nepal Trade-Related Assistance
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EU–Nepal Trade and Investment Project

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Nepal to boost economic growth through regional, global trade

Implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), this European Union-funded four-year project supports the sustainable and inclusive development of Nepal's economy, with a focus on exporting the country’s specialty coffee and luxury wool pashmina sectors.  

Specialty Coffee and Luxury Wool 

ITC is working on improving the field-to-market chain for the fine pashmina wool that is hand-gathered from goats living on the slopes of the Himalayas and then prepared for export.  

The project includes the development of the Pashmina Export Strategy – a roadmap for the public and private sector to address the obstacles that limit the export of this product.  

For coffee, ITC is helping map all the types of coffee grown and produced in Nepal. Based on those results, ITC can work with businesses to improve their coffee quality and to attract international buyers. 

Leveraging trade

ITC is also bringing in international experts to work with Nepal’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies and the Trade and Export Promotion Centre to formulate better trade policies, and negotiate and effectively implement trade agreements.  

The project includes coordinating with Nepal’s Trade and Export Promotions Centre to provide trade and marketing intelligence tools and train government officer on how to best use that data to guide local businesses. This will help the country to better leverage international treaties and access international markets. 

The European Union has been providing Nepali exports preferential access to its markets under its Everything but Arms arrangement
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The training on trade advocacy and public-private dialogue organized by the EU-Nepal TIP was very informative and addressed our needs
The training on trade advocacy and public-private dialogue organized by the EU-Nepal TIP was very informative and addressed our needs
Narayan Bajaj, President
European Economic Chamber, Nepal
I am glad that the voices of scientists are also being heard by the EU-Nepal TIP while working on the pashmina export strategy.
I am glad that the voices of scientists are also being heard by the EU-Nepal TIP while working on the pashmina export strategy.
Neena Amatya Gorkhali, Head
National Animal Breeding and Genetics Research Centre
I come from Eastern Nepal, a region known for its tea. The training organized by EU-Nepal TIP has given me confidence and the knowledge to expand my coffee estate with full confidence.
I come from Eastern Nepal, a region known for its tea. The training organized by EU-Nepal TIP has given me confidence and the knowledge to expand my coffee estate with full confidence.
Yubraj Darnal
Coffee farmer
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Sustainable Development Goals

This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals, as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

<p>The project contributes to Nepal&rsquo;s sustainable and inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction, and more specifically aims to increase trade and participation in regional and global value-chains. Next to support in trade policy and facilitation, the project focuses on expanding Nepal&rsquo;s export base in coffee and pashmina value chain, by linking rural producers to exporters and connecting those to regional and international markets.&nbsp;</p>

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Non-tariff measures programme (W1)
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Working close to businesses to overcome trade barriers 

 

In international trade, Non-Tariff measures (NTMs) are put in place for legitimate purposes such as health and safety. However, many businesses, notably in developing countries, struggle to understand the objectives of the NTMs and how to comply with them.  

Policymakers may also not be fully informed on the difficulties traders face when importing or exporting.  

Having documented trade regulations in more than 100 countries and interviewed more than 30,000 traders in 70 countries, ITC brings more transparency on NTM issues. 

 

Our Non-Tariff Measures Programme: 

  • Identifies trade obstacles to support decision makers to effectively reduce trade costs related to NTMs  

  • Establishes national mechanisms to solve NTM-related trade obstacles experienced by small and medium-sized businesses in developing countries 

  • Provides trainings to companies,  trade and investment support institutions (TISIs) and policymakers so they can better understand these trade obstacles and their effect on competitiveness 

  • Increases the transparency of trade regulations and related procedures 

 

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13 May 2022
Non-Tariff Measures Explained
ITC Non-Tariff Measures Programme identifies trade obstacles in order to support decision makers to effectively reduce trade costs related to NTMs
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Sustainable Development Goals

This project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals, as defined by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

<p>This project, which is financed by the preference funding from Denmark, supports ITC&rsquo;s ongoing work under its non-tariff measures (NTMs) programme, which aims at <strong>creating the evidence base that decision makers need to effectively reduce trade cost related to NTMs and create a business environment conducive to inclusive trade</strong>. The programme ensures that the concerns of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) about regulatory and procedural trade obstacles are brought to the attention of policymakers and other stakeholders, <strong>enabling them to take concrete actions to address these</strong>. The work also contributes to<strong>&nbsp;increasing the transparency of NTMs</strong> and related procedures, and provides thought leadership through research and analysis, informing national, regional and multilateral trade policy making.</p><p>The following outlines the vision for the 3-year horizon of the preference funding with a detailed results planning and budget breakdown for the 500K W1 allocation for 2018, 800K for 2019, 800K for 2020 and 300K for 2021.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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ITC delivers customised solution for landlocked developing countries (LLCs) that confront particular trade development challenges and works to effectively integrate them into the global trading system. Although they lack territorial access to the sea, these countries can overcome trade barriers by joining regional and global value chains, improving diversification, enacting sound trading policies and improving their logistics, infrastructure and institutions.

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We deliver customized solutions for least developed countries (LDCs), enabling them to increase their participation in the global economy and reach development goals through exports. We focus on creating access to digital technologies and capabilities in LDCs, where current internet penetration is at 27%, as this is increasingly critical to ensure opportunities are universally shared. We also assist LDCs in their bid for WTO membership, and support their implementation of WTO agreements.

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The new Asia-Pacific Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) that came into force in January 2022 covers a third of the world economy and will eliminate 90% of tariffs among 15 East Asian and Pacific countries. The agreement will also reduce costs and improve policy cooperation for the benefit of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises which are the engine of most economies. ITC will focus on the ability of these enterprises to compete on sustainable and specialty goods and services.

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