DRAFT PROPOSED UNCTAD SECTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE PERIOD 2008-2009

TD ∗ UNITED NATIONS United Nations Conference Trade Development Distr. LIMITED TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 3 July 2006 ENGLISH ONLY RADE AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD orking Party Medium-term Plan Programme Budget orty-sixth session eneva, 28-29 June 2006 tem 3 provisional agenda Draft proposed UNCTAD section United Nations strategic framework period 2008-2009∗ ontents Page orientation 2 Subprogramme 1. Globalization, interdependence development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Subprogramme 2. Investment, enterprise technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Subprogramme 3. International trade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Subprogramme 4. Services infrastructure development, trade efficiency human resources development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Subprogramme 5. Africa, developed countries special programmes . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . Development Africa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . developed countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 . Special programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Subprogramme 6. Operational aspects trade promotion export development. . . . . . . 15 Legislative mandates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 forty-sixth session, 29 June 2006, Working Party Medium-term Plan Programme udget concurred Strategic Framework contained document. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 2 orientation 10.1 main objective programme implemented United Nations Conference Trade Development (UNCTAD) UNCTAD/WTO (ITC) maximize trade development opportunities developing countries assist integration world economy manner enhances development opportunities offered globalization process, helping shape international economic relations twenty- century. 10.2 programme guided sessions United Nations Conference Trade Development, Trade Development Board subsidiary bodies, Commission Science Technology Development. decisions adopted eleventh session Conference, held Sao Paulo June 2004, formed basis building UNCTAD’ work. period 2008-2009, programme integrate outcomes twelfth session Conference, scheduled place early 2008. United Nations Conference Trade Development (UNCTAD) responsible subprogramme 1 5 programme subprogramme 6 responsibility International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO (ITC). 10.3 UNCTAD’ work pillars, research analysis, consensus building technical cooperation strengthened. Independent analytical capacity UNCTAD enhanced ensure high quality research analysis address key issues importance developing countries. results analysis support reinforce activities consensus building technical cooperation. 10.4 main objectives programme emanating outcomes UNCTAD XI, examination development strategies globalizing world economy, principle task subprogramme 1. Subprogramme 2 4 aim contribute building productive capacities international competitiveness, subprogramme 3 trade facilitation component subprogramme 4 aim contribute assuring development gains international trading system TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 3 trade negotiations. Development strategies countries special situations covered subprogramme 5, sectoral concerns countries addressed subprogrammes. analytical work LDCs effectively mainstreamed. Integration crosscutting issues, South-South cooperation, poverty alleviation gender dimension receive consideration context pursuing objectives. 10.5 UNCTAD substantial contributions implementation outcomes global conferences. Notably, contribute attainment international development goals contained Millennium Declaration 2005 World Summit Outcome, related : Global partnership development; Financing development; Domestic resource mobilization; Investment; Debt; Trade; Commodities; Systemic issues global economic decision- making; South-South cooperation; Sustainable development; Science technology development; Countries special ; Meeting special Africa. 10.6 contribute implementation specific actions requested : Brussels Programme Action Developed Countries; Monterrey Consensus International Conference Financing Development; outcomes Johannesburg World Summit Sustainable Development; outcomes World Summit Information Society; Almaty Programme Action landlocked developing countries; Mauritius Strategy sustainable development small island developing States. Additionally, contribute furthering implementation goals Doha Ministerial Declaration Fourth Ministerial Conference World Trade Organization relevant decisions respect. 10.7 effort respond changing global demand required reform United Nations. UNCTAD explore ways means effectively contribute work Peacebuilding Commission, view integrating relevant countries, post-conflict , global economy. UNCTAD attempt firstly organic approach enable address immediately coherently issues importance developing countries facing global challenges today. subprogramme TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 4 development Africa, developed countries countries special situation, intends strengthen subprogramme maximizing synergies research policy analysis coherent approach issues concern countries. issue science technology, sine qua development today, addressed integrated manner subprogrammes special organizational arrangement. approach applied areas response evolving demands developing countries facing challenges modern economy. UNCTAD maximize contribution sharpening role international development assistance community. focus enhancing intellectual contribution, discharged cooperative effort international organizations greater country presence, external entities regional institutions, -governmental organizations private sector. , UNCTAD closely cooperate national international -tank institutions view enhancing research analysis maintaining intellectual integrity independence. Finally, strive provide technical assistance organized streamlined fashion respond changing beneficiaries. 10.8 ITC complement work parent bodies, UNCTAD WTO, focusing technical cooperation activities supporting efforts developing countries countries economies transition, business sectors, maximize trade development opportunities developing countries, business sector, assist integration world economy manner enhances development opportunities offered globalization process, helping shape international economic relations twenty- century. Capacity-building support information dissemination, training advisory services address supply-side market development constraints. Principal clients technical assistance public private sector trade support institutions networks extend specialized trade support services export enterprises. Africa developed countries remain priority direction ITC’ technical assistance. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 5 Subprogramme 1 Globalization, interdependence development Objective Organization: promote economic policies strategies national, regional international levels supportive sustained growth poverty reduction developing countries, based faster capital accumulation increased gains globalization, background increasing interdependence international trading financial systems national development strategies coherence. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () understanding policy choices national international levels implications faster stable growth poverty reduction developing countries result policy advocacy () Increased number endorsements policy recommendations acknowledgement research findings Member States () Progress debt sustainability developing countries debt financial management , , debt rescheduling debt relief () () Increased number institutions Debt Management Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) (ii) Increased number countries improved external debt positions () Improved empirical statistical foundations informational base decision- making national international levels trade, financial economic policies development strategies () Increased number requests users statistical publications informational materials electronic hard-copy format () Improved policy institutional environment enhanced international cooperation development Palestinian economy strengthening UNCTAD activities field provision adequate resources () Increased number policy legislative measures international cooperation initiatives Strategy 10.9 subprogramme responsibility Division Globalization Development Strategies. work, Division focus identifying specific measures arising interdependence trade, finance, investment, technology macroeconomic policies point view effect development; contributing understanding coherence international economic rules, practices processes hand national policies development strategies ; supporting developing countries efforts formulate development strategies adapted challenges globalization. objective pursued policy advocacy based : () timely - research analysis macroeconomic development policies TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 6 debt finance, account outcomes relevant major international conferences; () formulation policy recommendations development strategies national, regional international levels meet challenges globalization; () furthering consensus-building macroeconomic development policies suited specific conditions developing countries; () capacity- building support policies, including measures related external financing debt. dissemination reports documents issued subprogramme linked closely provision advisory services, training workshops national international levels; technical cooperation, area debt management; statistical informational services tools policy makers support UNCTAD work programme; provision special assistance Palestinian people. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 7 Subprogramme 2 Investment, enterprise technology Objective Organization: assure developmental gains increased international investment flows technology transfer developing countries countries economies transition enhanced international competitiveness domestic enterprises countries. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Increased ability national level discuss international investment issues development dimension () Increased number policy makers discuss international investment-related issues () understanding policies attract benefit foreign direct investment technology transfer development dimension international agreements () Increased number policy recommendations account Member States () Improved opportunities enterprises developing countries countries economies transition enhance competitiveness effective policy prudential regulation expansion insurance sector, deepened linkages domestic foreign firms understanding emerging issues accounting reporting standards, corporate responsibility, transparency good corporate practices () () Increased number countries indicating policy advice technical assistance UNCTAD design policies aimed enhancing competitiveness enterprises (ii) Increased number countries indicating effective policy advice assistance UNCTAD improving insurance legislation, regulation sector growth Strategy 10.10 subprogramme implemented responsibility Division Investment, Technology Enterprise Development. achieve objective subprogramme, Division aim improve understanding issues policy choices international investment, enterprise development technology transfer continue strengthen role major source comprehensive information analysis international investment. focus development dimension international investment technology flows, interface global processes national policy-making integration investment, technology enterprise-development policies. Division aim strengthen capacity developing countries, developed countries, request, formulate implement integrated policies participate discussions relating international investment, support efforts developing countries build productive capacities respond technological scientific science technology TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 8 reviews promote transfer technology innovation field insurance increase capacity developing countries effectively regulate upgrade insurance sector. . TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 9 Subprogramme 3 International trade Objective Organization: assure developmental gains international trade, trading system trade negotiations goods services enhance commodity sector’ contribution development process effective beneficial integration developing countries countries economies transition global economy. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Improved understanding ability developing countries, including -WTO members, analyse, formulate implement trade policies strategies international trade, international trading system trade negotiations improved international trading environment facilitating market access entry conditions developing countries’ exports () Increased number developing countries, including -WTO members, actively participating international trading system () Strengthened analytical, statistical information bases tools trade trade- related decision-making developing countries national, regional international levels enhanced global understanding interactions trade, competitiveness development () () Increased number users Trade Analysis Information Analysis System internet World Integrated Trade Solution, Agriculture Trade Policy Simulation Model (ii) Increased number countries factors covered Trade Development Index () Strengthened capacity developing countries integrate commodity production trade development enhanced international partnerships commodities development () Increased number countries improvements achieved integrating commodity production trade development line UNCTAD' research analyses, policy deliberations technical assistance () Improved capability developing countries identify address competition consumer protection issues deal effectively restrictive business practices national international markets () Increased number countries making progress competition consumer-protection legislation, specifically preparation, adoption revision legal instruments measures aimed enforcing implementation () Strengthened capacity developing countries pursue trade trade policy objectives sustainable development objectives mutually supportive fashion, increased attention developing countries' sustainable development objectives international discussions () Increased number result-oriented actions developing countries international community enable developing countries advantage trade investment opportunities promoting sustainable development objectives international discussions specific policy measures national, regional international levels TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 10 Strategy 10.11 subprogramme implemented responsibility Division International Trade Goods Services Commodities. achieve objectives, subprogramme focus assisting developing countries countries economies transition, request, responding effectively challenges opportunities, maximizing gains international trade, including South- South trade, goods services commodity sector development trade. evolution international trading system trends international trade development perspective monitored analysed developing countries develop capacity participate effectively trade negotiations dynamic sectors world trade, formulate relevant policies strategies, attention paid concerns developed countries. subprogramme provide forum policy discussion consensus-building core emerging issues international trade, international trading system trade negotiations, commodities, trade goods services, dynamic sectors international trade ensure enhanced predictable market access exports developing countries, support efforts build supply capacities competitiveness, diversification address adjustment challenges. Special emphasis elaboration improvement development benchmarks, including Trade Development Index analytical framework, identification quantification -tariff barriers, provision support South-South cooperation trade preferences, WTO accession, dispute settlement, Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) development, competition policies, environmental requirements biotrade. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 11 Subprogramme 4 Services infrastructure development, trade efficiency human resources development Objective Organization: improve competitiveness international trade developing countries countries economies transition efficient secure trade-supporting services, increased sustainable utilization information technology human resources development. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Improved trade logistics developing countries , inter alia, strengthening transport efficiency, trade facilitation customs legal frameworks () Increased number specific actions developing countries improve transport efficiency trade facilitation () Improved awareness understanding developing countries policy strategy options economic applications information communication technologies () Increased number specific actions developing countries address economic implications information communication technologies () Strengthened capacities developing countries fields trade, investment trade-supporting services human resources development, networking sustainable information technology () () Increased number specific actions developing countries strengthen capacities fields trade, investment trade-supporting services (ii) Number government officials trained paragraph 166 courses significantly contributed understanding key issues international economic agenda TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 12 trategy 10.12 subprogramme responsibility Division Services Infrastructure Development Trade Efficiency. achieve objective, Division aim promote access capacity information knowledge. UNCTAD’ assistance land-locked countries transit neighbours strengthened, policy advice transit transport agreements infrastructure. , focus trade-supporting services, including strengthening transport efficiency, trade facilitation customs legal frameworks; economic applications information communication technologies; development capacity trade training institutions. pursue objective : () carrying timely - research analysis; () formulating policy recommendations development strategies national, regional international levels; () fostering dialogue consensus-building; () providing technical assistance request; () supporting capacity trade, transport training institutions; () strengthening increased -house cooperation integrating work train trade programme, virtual institute, training courses key issues international economic agenda, initiatives. reports documents prepared subprogramme widely disseminated connection provision advisory services, training workshops national international levels. , draw knowledge gained technical cooperation activities. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 13 Subprogramme 5 Africa, developed countries special programmes . Development Africa Objective Organization: promote African economic development fuller participation successful integration African countries world economy. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Increase range national international policy choices promote African development areas expertise UNCTAD () Increased number endorsements African States policy recommendations () Increased utilization services support Partnership Africa’ Development intergovernmental inter-agency initiatives regard Africa () Increased number requests inputs support Partnership initiatives Strategy 10.13 subprogramme responsibility Division Africa, Developed Countries Special Programmes. subprogramme focus analytical research identify issues impact Africa’ economic development play advocacy role promoting consensus international development community policy measures address Africa’ development problems. contribute understanding coherence international economic rules national policies development strategies. research output linked closely provision advisory services, training, workshops lectures, view strengthening capacity-building activities. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 14 . developed countries Objective Organization: promote progressive beneficial integration global economy developed countries facilitate smooth graduation. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Increased analytical understanding consensus global economy development problems countries concerned () Increased number policy actions agreed recommended developed countries development partners () integration trade policies priorities national development plans Integrated Framework Trade-Related Technical Assistance Developed Countries build capacities country ownership implementation Action Matrices enhanced Integrated Framework () Increased number countries making efforts mainstream trade policies priorities national development plans concrete implementation Action Matrices enhanced Integrated Framework Strategy 10.14 subprogramme responsibility Division Africa, Developed Countries Special Programmes. achieve objective, Division focus improving human institutional capabilities developed countries : research policy analysis; making policy proposals based analysis; facilitating intergovernmental discussion issues relating developed countries, including status developed countries smooth graduation; technical assistance based specific countries concerned. decline share developed countries world trade linkages trade, growth poverty reduction continue examined Developed Countries Report. UNCTAD technical cooperation activities coordinated account specific developed countries participation Integrated Framework Trade-Related Technical Assistance Developed Countries ITC/UNCTAD/WTO Joint Integrated Technical Assistance Programme. subprogramme contribute implementing Brussels Programme Action Developed Countries Decade 2001-2010. TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 15 . Special programmes Objective Organization: respond special small, vulnerable economies, small island developing States landlocked transit developing countries. Expected accomplishments Secretariat Indicators achievement () Enhanced international cooperation implement Almaty Programme Action address Special Landlocked Developing Countries Global Framework Transit Transport Cooperation Landlocked Transit Developing Countries improve effective participation LLDCs, groups countries mentioned paragraph 33 ã Paulo Consensus, global trading system () Increased number initiatives countries advancing implementation Almaty Programme Action effective participation LLDCs global trading system, formulation amendment transit traffic agreements () Contribution follow- international meeting sustainable development small island developing States 2005 () Timely completion inputs follow- trategy 10.15 subprogramme responsibility Division Africa, Developed Countries Special Programmes. achieve objective, Division focus improving human institutional capabilities countries concerned : research policy analysis; technical assistance based specific countries concerned. subprogramme contribute : implementation Almaty Programme Action: Addressing Special Landlocked Developing Countries Global Framework Transit Transport Cooperation Landlocked Transit Developing Countries; Barbados Programme Action Sustainable Development Small Island Developing States, including outcome review international meeting held Mauritius. subprogramme mainstreaming enhance work structurally weak, vulnerable, small economies stated paragraph 33 ã Paulo Consensus. Subprogramme 6 Operational aspects trade promotion export development [Subprogramme 6 responsibility ITC] TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 16 Legislative mandates ( subprogrammes) General Assembly resolutions 2297 (XXII) Establishment ITC UNCTAD/GATT organ 55/2 United Nations Millennium Declaration 55/279 Programme Action Developed Countries Decade 2001-2010 56/210B International Conference Financing Development 57/253 World Summit Sustainable Development 58/201 Almaty Programme Action: Addressing Special Landlocked Developing Countries Global Framework Transit Transport Cooperation Landlocked Transit Developing Countries 59/185 development 59/209 Smooth transition strategy countries graduating list developed countries 59/220 World Summit Information Society 59/221 International trade development 59/223 External debt crisis development 59/224 Commodities 59/225 Follow- implementation outcome International Conference Financing Development 59/229 implementation Programme Action Sustainable Development Small Island Developing States 59/240 Role United Nations promoting development context globalization interdependence 59/244 United Nations Conference Developed Countries 59/245 Specific actions related problems landlocked developing countries: outcome International Ministerial Conference Landlocked Transit Developing Countries Donor Countries International Financial Development Institutions Transit Transport Cooperation 59/254 Partnership Africa' Development: progress implementation international support 60/1 2005 World Summit Outcome 60/157 development TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 Page 17 60/184 International trade development 60/185 Unilateral economic measures means political economic coercion developing countries 60/186 International financial system development 60/187 External debt crisis development 60/188 Follow- implementation outcome International Conference Financing Development 60/194 Follow- implementation Mauritius Strategy implementation Programme Action Sustainable Development Small Island Developing States 60/204 Role United Nations promoting development context globalization interdependence 60/205 Science technology development 60/208 Specific actions related problems landlocked developing countries: outcome International Ministerial Conference Landlocked Transit Developing Countries Donor Countries International Financial Development Institutions Transit Transport Cooperation 60/209 Implementation United Nations Decade Eradication Poverty (1997-2006) 60/212 South-South cooperation 60/222 Partnership Africa’ Development: progress implementation international support 60/228 United Nations Conference Developed Countries: high-level meeting midterm comprehensive global review implementation Programme Action Developed Countries Decade 2001-2010 60/252 World Summit Information Society conomic Social Council resolutions 1819 (LV) United Nations export promotion programmes Trade Development Board resolutions TD/386 Plan Action, adopted United Nations Conference Trade Development tenth session, 19 February 2000 TD/387 Bangkok Declaration: Global Dialogue Dynamic Engagement, adopted United Nations Conference Trade Development tenth session, 19 February 2000 TD/412 Part : UNCTAD XI — Spirit ã Paulo Part II: ã Paulo Consensus TD//WP/.119/Rev.1 page 18 WTO resolutions (subprogramme 6) WT/MIN(01)/DEC/1 Ministerial Declaration, Doha, 2001 WT/MIN(05)/DEC Ministerial Conference, Hong Kong 2005