Global Review 2026
29 - 30 October WTO (Geneva)
Over the past 20 years, the international community has helped unlock close to USD 800 billion to support trade development and raise living standards in developing economies, including least-developed countries, via Aid for Trade. The 2026 Global Review of Aid for Trade, held at the WTO's headquarters in Geneva, will bring together trade and development practitioners, including ministers, heads of international organizations and experts, to examine the impact of trade development interventions, explore evolving trade and development needs, and forge partnerships aimed at helping developing economies, including LDCs, fully realize their trade potential.
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The Aid for Trade initiative was launched in 2005 at the WTO's 5th Ministerial Conference to help developing economies, including least developed countries, tap into the opportunities offered by the multilateral trading system. Over the past 20 years, US$ 795 billion has been invested to help developing economies build strong trade institutions, bolster trade infrastructure and strengthen key export sectors.
Developing economies represent two-thirds of WTO members. Supporting their greater integration into global trade is a major priority for the WTO. WTO agreements have special provisions aimed at helping developing economies implement WTO rules while WTO technical assistance and other WTO-supported initiatives are aimed at increasing their capacity to trade.
Aid for Trade aims to help developing economies tackle trade-related obstacles, strengthen their capacity to trade and build the infrastructure they need to integrate into the international trading system. It is part of Official Development Assistance (ODA), comprising both grants and concessional loans. Aid for Trade accounts for one-fifth of total ODA.
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