ODI is Britain's leading independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

Trade

The Trade Programme is ODI's centre for research, policy advice and engagement on trade and development. We provide informed and effective policy advice, built on evidence based analysis and practice.

What we work on

Trade and aid

 

Regionalism

Picking tea in a large tea field, Kenya	Flickr	daveblume	http://www.flickr.com/photos/kioko/3065124552/in/photostream/Our programme looks at ways international support can assist and develop the capacity of developing countries, especially low-income countries, to integrate into the global economy, provide for growth and alleviate poverty.

 

A globe - focused on Europe	Flickr	rogiro	http://flickr.com/photos/riot/71878108/The promotion of regional integration through trade agreements is increasing. We support the interest and participation of developing countries in negotiations, as well as looking at the origin and practicalities of regional groups.

Global trade and financial architecture

 

Leaders pose for group photo at the G20 London Summit, 2 April 2009	Flickr	London Summit	http://www.flickr.com/photos/londonsummit/3406898324/A range of multilateral trade issues confront policy makers and people in poor countries. Our work looks at issues including WTO negotiations; commodity price shocks; trade and food security; finance and trade.

 

About the programme

Our methods and services

 

Team list and contact details

Community loan and repayment schedule. Mumbai, India	Flickr	World Bank/Simone D. McCourtie	http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldbank/3492484540/We work closely with other renowned researchers and policy makers to provide high quality, independent analysis.