This report presents an assessment of capacity-building activities conducted by UNCTAD in Malawi, the United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia aimed at small-scale and informal cross-border traders, mainly women. It provides an original picture of informal and small-scale cross-border trade in the pre-and post-pandemic environment.

The assessment is based on the findings of interviews conducted with former training participants, and an online survey of government officials and representatives of cross border trade associations who were involved in the planning and delivery of UNCTAD training programme. The report also relies on previous analytical work carried out by UNCTAD on this topic.

Please read the full report here.