Trade Impact Assessment Training for Angola

The Project at A Glance

The objective of the EU-UNCTAD Joint Programme for Angola; Train for Trade II is to improve human and institutional capacities to foster appropriate economic diversification policies in Angola, and to help the country build a more resilient economy capable of eradicating poverty as Angola prepares to graduate from the Least Developed Country status in February 2024.

International Economics is contributing to the implementation of the commercial diplomacy component of the EU-UNCTAD Joint Programme for Angola by preparing an online training course on Trade Impact Assessment.

What We Found

The aim of this project was to prepare an online training course for Angolan trade policy makers, negotiators and stakeholders on trade impact assessment based on the Guidebook on Trade Impact Assessment prepared within the EU-UNCTAD Joint Programme for Angola: Train for Trade II.

Our Strategy and Impact

In particular, the team prepared training modules for an online training course on trade impact assessment based on the Guidebook on the same prepared within the EU-UNCTAD Joint Programme for Angola: Train for Trade II. The modules were prepared as PowerPoint presentations (voice-over and script), supported with demo presentations and quizzes, on the following topics: Introduction to Trade Impact Assessment and Application, Quantitative Approach I: Trade Data Analysis Data and Sources, Quantitative Approach II: Trade Indicators and Simulated Approaches to Trade Analysis and Qualitative Aspects of Impact Assessment.

Our Core Solutions

Applying our analysis and research knowledge, we help our clients maximise efficiency and improve their development objectives. Through the lessons learnt and the feedback mechanisms we implement in our monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, we support institutional strengthening and the re-alignment of resources to ensure the sustainability and maximum impact of projects, helping our clients make well-informed strategic decisions.