ARTNeT Gravity Modeling Initiative on “Behind the Border” Factors Affecting Trade (2008-9)1
Introduction
This initiative is designed to more closely integrate the research capacity building and research programme implementation objectives and activities of ARTNeT -
www.artnetontrade.org -, particularly under ARTNeT
priority Theme 1 (trade, investment and domestic policy coherence for inclusive growth). It includes regional technical research workshops, support for research studies to apply techniques learned, development of related research facilitation tools, and support for dissemination of policy relevant results.
Objectives and related activities:
1. To enhance trade-related research capacity of research institutions in the region
Trade Research Capacity Building Workshop on Gravity Modeling
2. To make available to the ARTNeT research community an up-to-date gravity dataset including non-tariff barriers and “behind the border” indicators
Collaborative Development and Maintenance of an extended gravity model dataset
Make initial datasets available (November 2008; restricted access)
Extension of ARTNeT website with an online analytical interface on trade and behind the border issues (depending on technical feasibility June 2009)
Mini-grants for development of new indicators
3. To deliver relevant research results to the policy community and other stakeholders
Conduct studies of relevance to ARTNeT Phase II Priority Themes
Workshop participants conduct studies (Dec. 08 – July 09; financial support to be made available based on a competitive call for proposal)
Publication as ARTNeT working papers (August 09)
Present research findings to stakeholders at ARTNeT Consultative Meetings (or at other events organized by ARTNeT Members, Partners and other organizations)
1 Initiative implemented by UN-ESCAP under ARTNeT Phase II project supported by IDRC, Canada. Additional technical and financial support provided by WTO and UNCTAD.
