Institution Background
The WTO operates the global system of trade rules and helps developing countries improve their capacity to trade. It also provides a forum for its members to negotiate trade agreements and to resolve the trade problems they face with each other. The overall objective of the WTO is to help its members use trade as a means to raise living standards, create jobs and improve people’s lives.
Evaluation Function
The evaluation function focuses exclusively on the Technical Assistance provided by the WTO to developing countries and LDCs.