Outline of key components of the programme of work of the Trade subprogramme for 2026

Note by the secretariat - Introduction
This document presents an outline of key components (objective, strategy and deliverables) of the programme of work of the Trade  subprogramme subprogramme (“the subprogramme”) for 2026. These components are based on the subprogramme-related section of the ECE proposed programme budget for 2025, with modified or new elements highlighted in track changes. The Steering Committee on Trade Capacity and Standards (“the Committee”) is invited to consider this information and provide recommendations on these components, as necessary. Those modifications and/or member States’ recommendations agreed by the Committee and included in its decisions will be reflected in the proposed
programme plan of the subprogramme for 2026. It will be prepared by the secretariat at the end of 2024 and included in the ECE proposed programme budget for 2026.