The general objective of the program of which this contract is a part is to improve the competitiveness of MSMEs and cooperatives in order to meet market requirements.
The specific objective (SO) of this contract is to improve MINECO's capacity to support the competitiveness of MSMEs and cooperatives in accessing formal markets and linking up to value chains.
The following results are to be achieved:
1. The process of implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement on MINECO's competition issues is supported.
2. Institutional capacity of MINECO strengthened to support market access for MSMEs and cooperatives.
The Programme's cross-cutting themes are: environmental assessment, gender equity and good governance.