Under the Regional Integration and Trade Support Programme in Cote d’Ivoire (PACIR), the International Trade Centre UNCTAD/WTO provided specialised expertise to improve the business environment and strengthen exporters’ competitiveness. Paul Baker and Victor Deleplancque from International Economics, were part of the team of experts which worked with the International Trade Centre to draft and support the formulation of a National Export Strategy for Cote d’Ivoire, including its strategic plans over fiver years.