The national implementation plans approach,
developed by UNCTAD, and the WTO needs
assessments are important steps in this direction, but
remain one part of the whole journey, which, in the
end, will rely extensively on the countries’ capacity to
maintain an inclusive and productive national dialogue
on the trade-facilitation reforms. In this context,
supporting the establishment and operationalization
of national trade-facilitation committees in developing
countries will prove to be an important element in
effectively implementing and monitoring needs and
progress under an eventual WTO agreement.