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UK Trade Partnerships Programme (UKTP)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

UKTP programme supports developing countries in maximising the benefits of their preferential trade arrangements with the UK, through targeted technical assistance, capacity building, and market access support to businesses in eligible countries, in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. These countries are beneficiaries of the UK’s Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The UKTP aligns with the OECD DAC criteria for ODA, as its primary objective is to promote and support the economic development and welfare of developing countries. The programme contributes to poverty reduction by enabling increased trade, job creation, and income generation in partner countries. Key Activities include: Supporting exporters and trade-related institutions to meet UK market standards and regulations. Enhancing awareness and utilisation of UK trade preferences. Strengthening trade, inclusive and sustainable trade and growth,

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300602
Start date 2019-4-30
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

African Continental Free Trade Area Support Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

This programme will support the successful negotiation and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It will contribute to the reduction of barriers to trade across the continent, increase economic integration and improve the trading environment for both UK and African business. The programme will support faster and more complete implementation of the AfCFTA, working at both continental and national levels. Fully implementing the AfCFTA could lift an additional 30 million people from extreme poverty and 68 million people from moderate poverty.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-301220
Start date 2021-9-20
Status Implementation
Total budget £35,069,978

Trademark Tanzania Strategy 2

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The programme aims to increase sustainable and shared prosperity in East Africa by increasing East Africa’s trade with the region and the rest of the world. Specifically, the programme will (i) invest in improving the efficiency and capacity of transport, logistics and trade infrastructure at key port and border points; (ii) invest in systems to improve trading standards, reduce non-tariff barriers and enhance transparency in trade processes; (iii) improve the regulatory and policy environment for trade; and (iv) support private sector advocacy for trade competitiveness, the export capacity of East African businesses and the greater participation of women and small and growing businesses in trade.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300529
Start date 2017-12-4
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

TradeMark East Africa - Strategy 2 (Regional)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The programme aims to increase sustainable and shared prosperity in East Africa by increasing trade within the region and with the rest of the world. Specifically, it supports three intermediate outcomes that contribute to reducing barriers to trade (1) improved sustainable efficiency and capacity of transport infrastructure (2) effective trade systems and procedures, and (3) improved trade regulatory environment. The programme is implemented by TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), which is an aid-for-trade organisation established by the UK in 2010. ARD co-funds TMEA with Kenya (300137), Uganda (205164), Tanzania (300529), and Rwanda (204495). Ultimately it intends to indirectly alleviate poverty by increasing trade and economic growth in such a way that improves the the well-being of poor people, particularly those working in sectors and geographic areas most affected by international trade.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300257
Start date 2018-1-11
Status Implementation
Total budget £29,374,266

Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme

HM Revenue and Customs

The Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme aims to promote the economic development of developing countries, as per the OECD definition of Official Development Assistance (ODA), by delivering capacity building, supporting eligible countries in implementing provisions of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Trade facilitation is recognised as a key contributor towards economic development. The TFA aims to improve trade efficiency worldwide and lower trade costs by cutting red tape at borders, increasing transparency and predictability, reducing border-related corruption and taking advantage of new technologies. The Programme is delivered primarily through our two delivery partners: World Customs Organisation (WCO) and the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), who each bring unique expertise and experience in border management, processes and procedures. HMRC also brings together experts from across HMRC to provide support and knowledge sharing to partner countries on a government-to-government level.

Programme Id GB-GOV-11-ATFP_25
Start date 2015-5-11
Status Implementation
Total budget £4,301,977.38

Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund (TAF2 Plus)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The Trade and Investment Advocacy Fund aims to improve the skills of the world’s poorest developing country governments so they can effectively participate in international negotiations on the global platform. Our support will help developing countries to secure deals that are pro-development and act in their own interests which should led to transformative economic development and in turn poverty reduction, including for women and girls. The Fund will also provide additional support to FCDO Posts seeking support, to ensure they are able to take advantage of secured deals, such as through government strategy planning. The Fund will deliver this support through external technical and legal advice, skills training and some logistical support to developing country governments.

Programme Id GB-1-204715
Start date 2016-7-27
Status Implementation
Total budget £21,983,298

Supporting Economic Empowerment and Development in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (SEED OPTs)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

This programme will focus DFID economic development assistance to the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPTs) in the areas of water, electricity, access & movement and trade, and fiscal losses and customs. Programme activities will support institutional capacity building and infrastructure development, working closely with the Palestinian Authority and Government of Israel. The overarching goal is to support economic growth and job creation in the OPTs.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300667
Start date 2018-11-2
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

Private Enterprise Programme Zambia Phase II

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

To create investment in Zambia by building the capacity of micro, small and medium sized enterprises. The programme will aim to systematically transform the finance and investment environment for SMSEs in Zambia, by helping companies with potential to grow and become the engine of job creation in the economy. In addition, the programme will also provide independent technical advice and assistance to Zambian government bodies and private sector organisations engaged in projects that harness the potential of Zambia’s infrastructure, cities and towns to act as drivers for economic growth and job creation. Furthermore, the programme will support trade facilitation initiatives that will help reduce time spent at the Nakonde boarder post. The programme will create jobs at scale, including for women, disabled, and rural communities with high levels of poverty. SMSEs supported by the programme will help to improve nutrition outcomes and improve climate resilience of smallholder farmers.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300635
Start date 2020-4-7
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

SheTrades Commonwealth +

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

SheTrades Commonwealth aims to increase economic growth and job creation in Commonwealth countries by enabling the increased participation of women-owned business in trade.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300593
Start date 2018-5-29
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

Trade Connect

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

This programme will assist developing country exporters, business support institutions, and partner governments to export to the UK and other international via a business-facing platform which will also support UK buyers to access developing country inputs.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300833
Start date 2020-1-7
Status Implementation
Total budget £771,719

The Growth Gateway programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

To establish a coordinated and improved service to businesses exporting to, importing from and investing in developing markets and businesses from developing markets to access UK Government trade, investment and finance services that increases trade and investment to developing markets. The programme will prioritise for support businesses who through their operations and products can deliver positive environmental and development impact, and support for businesses and governments will include promoting climate sensitive approaches and international standards on environmental practice, and identifying and supporting opportunities for climate smart investment.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300812
Start date 2019-8-30
Status Implementation
Total budget £49,294,234

Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade Programme - ReMIT

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The programme, through provision of high quality technical assistance, aims to support Pakistan to implement reforms that lock in macroeconomic stability and improve conditions for high and sustained growth, mutual prosperity, job creation and poverty reduction. The TA will be provided to; • Strengthen tax revenue mobilisation, helping to raise Pakistan’s tax to GDP ratio from 13 percent to 18 percent by increasing the number of tax payers; • Address the investment environment challenges faced by local and UK businesses, moving Pakistan towards being one of the top 50 countries to do business in; • Facilitate trade and drive competitiveness, addressing barriers to trade in order to reduce Pakistan's trade deficit; • Modernise macroeconomic policy making and implementation process.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300134
Start date 2019-11-11
Status Implementation
Total budget £38,999,944

Trade Centre of Expertise - Evidence and Innovation Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The Trade Centre of Expertise - Evidence and Innovation Programme accompanies the Trade Centre of Expertise Programme and will improve the use of evidence across HMG’s Aid for Trade (AFT) Portfolio through targeted research and evidence, and coherent and effective Monitoring, Reporting, Evaluation and Learning. It will aim to increase HMG and international understanding of what works in Trade for Development policy, driving forward improvements in evidence and data and use this to influence the policies of development partners and partner governments. It will provide a shop-front function for the main Trade Centre of Expertise, undertaking scoping exercises to define where, when and how support should be provided in order to maximise impact, both through the Trade Centre of Expertise (COE) and the broader HMG Aid for Trade Portfolio.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-400309
Start date 2024-8-12
Status Implementation
Total budget £17,075,879

Supporting Environmentally-friendly Mineral Extraction and Sustainable Trade in Agriculture (SEMESTA)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

Indonesia is making efforts to decouple commodity production from deforestation, most successfully in the timber sector with its timber legality system (SVLK). A similar approach is in train with Indonesia’s palm oil standard, Indonesia Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO). Learning from the timber experience, the programme will support Indonesia’s sustainable commodities production, including for exports to the UK. SEMESTA will address concerns that undermine sustainability, including upgrading ISPO by establishing a licensing unit and supporting the merger of regulations and to establish national system for other strategic commodities, including nickel. The programme will also support further necessary strengthening of SVLK, including on geolocation.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-400230
Start date 2024-9-6
Status Implementation
Total budget £4,539,882

ASEAN-UK Economic Integration Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The programme will leverage expertise in UK institutions to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states implement ASEAN initiatives that will reduce poverty in the region and in particular support women’s economic empowerment and small businesses. It aims to reduce barriers to development in ASEAN Member States (AMS) and the overall ASEAN Economic Community, to increase prosperity and provide the foundation for more inclusive economic development that benefits the poorest. The programme will support reforms covering regulatory reform, financial services, and trade through technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge-transfer partnerships. It will look to harness the potential of digitalisation in ASEAN.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-400046
Start date 2023-11-2
Status Implementation
Total budget £20,546,346

Zimbabwe Economic Stability and Transformation (ZEST) programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

This programme will support reforms to improve the economic and business environment in Zimbabwe, in order to unlock Zimbabwe’s prosperity potential. This will help reduce poverty in Zimbabwe through putting the country on a pathway to economic development and job creation. It will also benefit the UK through fostering trade and investment links

Programme Id GB-1-204694
Start date 2018-3-8
Status Implementation
Total budget £13,788,036

Supporting Inclusive Growth in Somalia (SIGS)

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

SIGS programme is the UK’s flagship economic development programme in Somalia. Designed as a flexible and adaptive programme it will provide an immediate response to Covid19. It now has a stronger focus on remittances, supporting UK political leadership in this area, and, accelerated support to key Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (MSME) sectors including domestic food production and marketing. SIGS will deliver activities to 1. Develop and diversify businesses in approx. 4 high-value sectors. 2. Stimulate investment through developing the financial sector and related policy and or regulatory capacity. 3. Develop the evidence base on inclusive, sustainable, economic development in Somalia. SIGS will provide an essential policy and influencing resource for UK leadership on HIPC debt relief and or the associated reforms, including on the financial sector and counter terrorist financing.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300370
Start date 2020-8-21
Status Implementation
Total budget £0

Regional Economic Development for Investment and Trade (REDIT) Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

The programme aims to increase sustainable and shared prosperity in Kenya by increasing Kenya’s trade with the region and the rest of the world. Specifically, the programme will (i) invest in improving the efficiency and capacity of transport, logistics and trade infrastructure at Mombasa Port and key border points; (ii) invest in systems to improve trading standards, reduce non-tariff barriers and enhance transparency in trade processes; (iii) improve the regulatory and policy environment for trade; and (iv) support private sector advocacy for trade competitiveness, the export capacity of Kenyan businesses and the greater participation of women and small and growing businesses in trade. ICF component is supporting Kenya Ports Authority to develop and implement a Green Port Policy to help the port adapt and become resilient to climate change. Key objectives include introducing new climate friendly technologies into the port’s operations.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300137
Start date 2017-12-8
Status Implementation
Total budget £80,259,852

Malawi Trade and Investment Programme

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

MTIP aims to stimulate a step change in Malawi’s growth by promoting higher value export sectors, cutting time and costs of trade and logistics, and raising international and domestic investment in new exports. Underpinning this will be a focused effort to improve the business enabling environment. Higher economic growth is expected to translate into sustained poverty reduction, creating new jobs and income generating opportunities and much needed revenue to fund the public services needed for a fast-growing population. Specifically, programme aims include reducing the costs of trade for Malawi by 10% and converting over 5,000 hectares of land to more productive high value export crops.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-300934
Start date 2020-5-8
Status Implementation
Total budget £38,238,883

Human Rights Thematic Programming

UK - Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO)

To improve human rights and provide better access across the world through strengthening institutions and grassroots organisations.

Programme Id GB-GOV-1-400088
Start date 2023-8-8
Status Implementation
Total budget £2,528,092

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