Roadmap to 20th anniversary of Aid for Trade initiative
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$ 730 billion has been invested to help developing economies build strong trade institutions, bolster trade infrastructure and strengthen key export sectors.
The roadmap shown below will support members' journey in support of trade development, culminating in the 20th anniversary of the Aid for Trade initiative in 2026.
25 March
Aid for Trade support to trade policy and regulations
Formal 62nd Aid for Trade session of the Committee on Trade and Development
2025
25 March
17 June
Aid for Trade support to trade policy and regulations
Formal 63rd Aid for Trade session of the Committee on Trade and Development
20 November
Global Aid for Trade efforts
Formal 64th Aid for Trade session of the Committe on Trade and Development
20 April
Aid for Trade support to trade policy and regulations
Formal 65th Aid for Trade session of the Committee on Trade and Development
2026
20 April
7 July
Aid for Trade support to trade policy and regulations
Formal 66th Aid for Trade session of the Committee on Trade and Development
7 July
29 – 30 October
