Enhanced Integrated Framework

The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) for trade related assistance for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is an international partnership in action focusing on Aid for Trade and trade related capacity building of the LDCs. The EIF is a multi-donor programme which supports LDCs to be more active players in the global trading system by helping them tackle supply-side constraints to trade. The programme is a global commitment from all EIF stakeholders to show results on the ground, having a wider goal of promoting economic growth and sustainable development and helping to lift more people out of poverty.

 

The EIF programme is currently helping 47 LDCs worldwide as well as three recently graduated countries, supported by a multi-donor trust fund, the EIF Trust Fund, with contributions from 23 donors. EIF graduating LDCs can also continue to access EIF funding for an additional three years after they graduate. A high-level pledging event in 2007 set a funding target of US$ 250 million over five years; both additional and ongoing contributions are being sought.