The formation of a Regional Technical Group (RTG) on Aid for Trade for Asia and thePacific was a key recommendation … that emerged from the Aid for Trade Regional Review Meeting at the ADB headquarters in Manila in 2007 and the Global Aid … for Trade Review Meetings at the World Trade Organization in Geneva in 2007 and 2009. Reflecting the principles of country …

As East Asia becomes increasingly integrated through market-driven trade and FDI activities, free trade agreements … participation of low-income countries and reduce trade-related business costs, particularly for small and medium enterprises. A … plausible regional trade arrangements. …

The recent rapid growth in Asia's trade and the deregulation of its environement, together with discussions in … international fora such as the World Trade Organization, have highlighted the linkages between the region's trade and environment …. Trade policy is a relatively inefficient method of achieving environmental objectives but is one of the few peaceful means …