International trade: identifying international trade policy tools supportive of development efforts in a globalizing economy; suggesting ways and means to address the constraints faced by developing countries in deriving full benefits from the multilateral trading system; providing technical support to developing countries in understanding trade-related negotiation issues; addressing issues related to competition law and policy; development and diversification of the commodity sector; promoting risk management against commodity price fluctuations; addressing constraints faced by the developing countries in responding to environmental challenges.