Implementation and management

Coordination at national level

As in JITAP I, for each country coordination among participating institutions at national level is promoted through National Steering Committees. Technical counterparts in each country carry out implementation of JITAP projects within this framework. A national focal point is identified in the ministry responsible for international trade. Typical counterparts include the Directorate for International Trade in the Ministry of Commerce, trade promotion organizations, chambers of commerce and industry and local academic institutions.

The programme coordination from Geneva

In Geneva, a steering group comprising senior representatives from UNCTAD, WTO and ITC, the donors and partner countries provides guidance for the JITAP programme. Day-to-day management is handled by designated focal point officers of ITC, UNCTAD, and WTO working in close cooperation.

A Programme Coordination Unit operates from Geneva covering all partner countries. Its role is to coordinate technical inputs and assist individual countries in implementing activities, facilitating interaction between Geneva and the participating countries.