Tonga

<p>PACER Plus aims to increase trade in services and inclusive foreign direct investment amongst Pacific Islands countries by supporting initiatives that improve sector coordination, drive inclusive digital trade, and promote an improved enabling environment. The primary objective of the project is to develop the Tonga Tourism Sector and Investment Roadmap and raise awareness of key officials to effectively implement the Roadmap. The roadmap aims to define priority actions to reinforce capacities, attract investment and enhance local economic impact. In the Solomon Islands, data management for tourism sector development has been identified as a priority area for support.</p>

<p>The objective of this project is to enhance the functionalities and effective use of Trade Facilitation Portals by beneficiary countries with a view to create a more conducing cross-border environment for traders through improved transparency and simplified trade formalities.<span>&nbsp;This project builds upon ITC - UNCTAD longstanding partnership in the area of trade facilitation and creates opportunities for further build synergies across the agencies&apos; respective technical assistance offering.</span></p>