Publication: Finland’s Aid for Trade Action Plan (2008–2011)

Finland’s Aid for Trade Action Plan (2008–2011) (Opens New Window) (PDF, 24 pages, 913 KB)

Better integration of developing countries into international trade plays an important role in global efforts to reduce poverty. Increasing exports provides new opportunities for enterprises in developing countries to expand their production and to create more and better jobs.

Exports are also a vital source of income to finance the import of goods and services that a country does not produce itself. Aid for Trade has the potential to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to negotiate beneficial trade agreements and to benefit from them. It is important that Aid for Trade is also recognized in South-South relations, where emerging donors such as Brazil, China and India play a key role.

This Action Plan has been prepared in close collaboration with various stakeholders, including civil society organizations and the private sector. Organizations and enterprises have a key role in promoting sustainable development in developing countries and contribute to implementing Finland’s trade and development policy.