The overall objective of the program is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable development in Pakistan. The specific purpose is to support economic integration of Pakistan into the global and regional economy and to stimulate decent work and employment creation by increasing exports and enhancing the enabling climate for international trade. The program activities are to be implemented through three components.
Trade policy capacity building; the expected result is increased relevance and effectiveness of trade policy
Export development through improvement of quality infrastructure; the expected result is improved compliance of export products with market requirements. Component 2 consists of the following program activities:
Strengthening of the intellectual property rights system; the expected result is a modernized IP system that facilitates increased investment and trade in IP protected goods and services