Built the technical and institutional foundations for Niger State's trade facilitation reform — harmonising inter-state levies and creating an actionable pipeline of export-certified firms.
The challenge
Despite its agricultural and commercial potential, Niger State's trade competitiveness was undermined by non-tariff barriers, inconsistent levies at internal checkpoints, and weak export readiness across priority value chains.
Our approach
Day 1 built institutional understanding of inter-state and regional trade facilitation, drawing on case studies from Rwanda, Ghana, and the ASEAN Single Window. Day 2 operationalised this through trade facilitation frameworks, export readiness design, and digital tools for border coordination.
What we delivered
- A draft Niger State Trade Facilitation and Export Promotion Framework
- A priority sector list with export readiness indicators
- A policy and coordination map for trade-related ministries
- A post-training summary consolidating participant commitments
Outcomes
Established the technical and institutional foundations for Niger State's trade facilitation reform, with harmonised levies, transparent fee schedules, and an actionable pipeline of export-certified firms.
Partners
Niger State Ministry of Commerce · NEPC · Niger State Chamber of Commerce