Aid for Trade

The Third Global Review of Aid for Trade, held on 18-19 July 2011, showed that traderelated assistance has helped to alleviate poverty by increasing export performance and employment. In 2009, Aid for Trade commitments reached approximately US$ 40 billion, a 60 per cent increase from the 2002-05 baseline period. However, the review also highlighted the need to measure the effectiveness of Aid for Trade and to ensure that it is always compatible with the goals of sustainable development.