Facilitating trade is about rationalizing and simplifying international trade procedures in order to allow for easier flow of goods and trade at both national and international level with the aim of maintaining a coherent, transparent and predictable framework for trade.

“I welcome Norway's contribution which demonstrates Norway’s commitment to help developing countries integrate in the global economy and take better advantage of the multilateral trading system” declared WTO Director General Pascal Lamy.

Norway’s Ambassador Elin Østebø Johansen stated “This new contribution reflects Norway’s strong and continuous commitment to provide assistance to least-developed countries. Trade is a key tool for economic growth, development and poverty reduction. Norway as one of the biggest donors to WTO trust funds will continue to support poorer countries in gaining market access and improving their trading capacities”.