Sector strategies

Overview

With ITC's comprehensive sectoral blueprints, partner countries can create better jobs by increasing the value of different parts of their economies.

Our sector strategies are designed with an inclusive, participatory approach. We include everyone with a role in the sector's trade performance. This includes policymakers, trade support institutions, civil society organizations, and of course, enterprises. With this approach, we help the sector craft an ambitious yet realistic vision for the next five years.

Strategy design

Sector strategies can stand on their own, or form part of a National Export Strategy.

Where are we now?

We start by identifying constraints within the sector by conducting a national analysis of the value chain and service map.

The national level assessment examines economic performance, trade policy, and the institutional support network. It also reviews existing plans and strategies.

A value chain analysis identifies where the country can capture additional sources of value.

Competitiveness constraints identify the main issues hindering exports. These become the issues that the strategy tackles.

Where do we want to go?

Based on the assessment, stakeholders define the strategic framework to set out a vision and objectives. This common strategic vision gives an overall direction.

How do we get there?

A detailed plan of action allocates responsibilities, specifies targets, and assigns resources. ITC works with stakeholders to design a plan that follows the agreed priorities, leverages opportunities to increase trade, and targets constraints in the business environment.

Finally, an implementation framework is designed to ensure that the strategy meets its goals by allocating resources and assigning responsibilities.

Experience

ITC has designed sector specific strategies for more than 50 sectors:

Agriculture

Apiculture	Arabic gum	Banana plantain	Beef	Cardamom	Cashew nuts
Cassava	Coffee	Cocoa	Coconut	Dried fruits & nuts	Fish & crustaceans
Fruits & vegetables	Herbs	Horticulture	Mango	Meat	Nutmeg
Milk & dairy	Olive oil	Palm oil	Poultry	Processed meats	Pulses
Rice	Roots & tubers	Saffron	Sesame	Shea	Tea

Manufacturing

Automotive components	Boat building	Bottled water	Carpets	Clothing & textiles
Electronics	Footwear	Forestry products	Furniture	Leather
Jewelry	Handicrafts	Machinery	Marble & granite	Medical devices
Paper	Petroleum products	Rubber & plastics	Stone & marble	Wood products

Services

	Business process outsourcing	Consulting services	Creative industries	Education services	Film industry
	Financial services	Information technology	Health services	Port & maritime services	Software & app development