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🇱🇦🌏 Opportunity — Project Design consultancy roles in Lao PDR Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) is seeking consultants, firms or individual experts to develop Project Designs for two RCEP Support Implementation Program (RISP) project batches in Lao PDR. A Project Design guides how each approved project is implemented by setting out the project approach, activities, outputs, outcomes, stakeholders and implementation arrangements. Set 1 — Supporting women traders and SMEs to engage in cross-border trade and inclusive digital transformation 🤝🛒 Inclusive Cross-Border Trade Facilitation for Women Traders and SMEs under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in Lao PDR 💻🌍 Inclusive Digital Transformation under RCEP: Strengthening SME Supply Chains by Empowering Women and People with Disability in Lao PDR Set 2 — Strengthening Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) systems and compliance for RCEP implementation 🧪📋 Operationalising the National SPS Committee through joint systems, tools and pilots for RCEP implementation 📱✅ Inclusive Digital Transformation under RCEP: Strengthening Stakeholder Capacity for Compliance with Updated SPS Regulations in Lao PDR 📅 Queries close: 21 June 2026 📅 Proposals close: 5 July 2026 🔗 Full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #RISP #LaoPDR #RCEP #ProjectDesign #TradeFacilitation #SPS #InclusiveTrade #WomenInTrade #MSMEs #PeopleWithDisability

🇮🇩🌏 Opportunity — Two sets of Project Design consultancy roles in Indonesia Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) is seeking consultants, firms or individual experts to develop Project Designs for two sets of RCEP Implementation Support Program projects in Indonesia. A Project Design guides how each approved project is implemented by setting out the project approach, activities, outputs, outcomes, stakeholders and implementation arrangements. Set 1 — MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and logistics under RCEP 👩‍💼📦 Seminar on Strengthening the Role of MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Utilising the RCEP Agreement 🚚📈 Addressing Logistics Cost Drivers to Enhance MSME Participation in Regional Supply Chains Set 2 — Inter-Regional Trade Integration and Green Trade 🛣️🌏 Developing a National Roadmap for Inter-Regional Trade Integration in Indonesia to Support Participation in RCEP Value Chains 🌱💼 Study of Green Trade for Sustainable Economic Development in Indonesia and Short Course on Green Trade and Environmental Standards 📅 Queries close: 21 June 2026 📅 Proposals close: 2 July 2026 🔗 Find the opportunities here: regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #RISP #Indonesia #RCEP #ProjectDesign #MSMEs #WomenInTrade #DigitalTrade #GreenGrowth #InclusiveTrade

🌏 Opportunity — ASEAN Inclusive Trade Dashboard The Australia-funded Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI) is seeking a consultancy firm based in Jakarta to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed ASEAN Inclusive Trade Dashboard. Operating under the Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Program, TGEI pilots ideas and methods to advance gender equality in trade-related policy, technical cooperation and development programming. 📊 The study will assess the dashboard’s feasibility and sustainability, including institutional ownership, data availability, possible indicators, dashboard format and options for national or regional piloting. 🤝 The assignment will also engage relevant ASEAN stakeholders and selected counterparts in Thailand and the Philippines, with a focus on inclusive trade, gender equality, disability inclusion, MSMEs, digital trade and data systems. 📅 Apply before: 11:59 pm (AEST), Sunday, 30 June 2026 🔗 Full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… #ProcurementOpportunity #TGEI #ASEAN #InclusiveTrade #GEDSI #DigitalTrade #DataSystems

🇻🇳🌏 Opportunity — Consultant to Develop Five Project Designs in Viet Nam Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) is seeking a consultant, firm or individual expert to develop five Project Designs under the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP) in Viet Nam. A Project Design guides how each approved project is implemented by setting out the project approach, activities, outputs, outcomes, stakeholders and implementation arrangements. 📘 1. Development of dual transition strategy for agriculture, manufacturing and processing MSME by leveraging digital transformation for green growth 🌱 2. Promote resilient farming for MSME by promotion of new inclusive business model to socialise the benefits of the RCEP Agreement 💻 3. Policy review of the RCEP E-commerce Chapter to enhance MSME engagement 🏛️ 4. Review on Viet Nam’s trade-in-services commitments versus regulatory framework, and the status of trade in services between Viet Nam and RCEP countries 📈 5. RCEP Insights: Preparing Malaysian SMEs for Trade 📅 Apply before: Saturday, 27 June 2026 🔗 Full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #RISP #RCEP #ProjectDesign #VietNam #MSMEs #DigitalTrade #GreenGrowth #TradeInServices #Ecommerce #InclusiveTrade

🌏 Project design consultancy roles for four RT4D-supported projects in Cambodia Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) is seeking consultants, firms or consortia to support the development of Project Designs for four projects under the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP) in Cambodia. A Project Design guides how each approved project is implemented by setting out the project approach, activities, outputs, outcomes, stakeholders and implementation arrangements. 📘 Strengthening Awareness and Legal Literacy on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE) in Cambodia under RCEP 💼 Developing the Schedules of Non-Conforming Measures for Financial Services Sector under RCEP 🏛️ The National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Policy Development and Implementation Framework 🎨 Creative Sector Copyright Commercialisation Programme to support MSME and Women in Cambodia under RCEP 🔗 Find all opportunities here: regional-trade4dev.org/oppor… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #RISP #Cambodia #RCEP #ProjectDesign #InclusiveTrade #MSMEs #WomenInBusiness #IntellectualProperty #FinancialServices #QualityInfrastructure #CreativeEconomy

🇱🇦🌿 Strengthening inclusive local product development and e-commerce skills in Lao PDR 📅 21–22 May 2026 | Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) and the Mekong-Australia Partnership (MAP), in partnership with the Institute for Industry, Commerce and Energy (IICE), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, delivered a two-day capacity-building workshop on ODOP Development and E-Commerce. 🧺 ODOP — One District, One Product — supports local producers to develop distinctive products rooted in local skills, culture and resources. Strengthening ODOP products can help communities improve quality, reach new markets and create more inclusive economic opportunities. 👥✨ The workshop brought together around 40 MSMEs, entrepreneurs, ODOP producers and People with Disability to build practical skills in product development, packaging, certification, digital marketing, e-commerce and AI tools. 📦💻 Across two days, participants worked on strengthening product competitiveness, improving packaging, exploring online sales channels, and connecting with finance and business support services. 🤝 Participants also showcased their products, supporting peer learning, networking and potential business linkages. 📈 The workshop supported more inclusive and sustainable MSME development in Lao PDR, helping ODOP producers — particularly women and People with Disability — access opportunities in domestic and regional markets, including under RCEP. #ODOP #MSMEs #ECommerce #RCEP #GEDSI #InclusiveTrade #LaoPDR #MekongAustraliaPartnership #RT4D @AusAmbLaos @NZinASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ

🇵🇭🌏 Connecting small businesses led by women with export support and market linkages under RCEP 📅 19–20 May 2026 | Manila, Philippines — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), delivered a two-day workshop on Enhancing Women MSME Export Readiness under RCEP. 👩‍💼📦 With strong participation across both days — over 100 participants on Day 1 and nearly 90 on Day 2 — the workshop supported small businesses led by women to build export knowledge, confidence and connections. 📘 Day 1 focused on practical export essentials — RCEP opportunities, documentation, rules of origin, financing, pricing, packaging, digital trade and inclusive trade strategies. 🤝 Day 2 focused on market activation — export toolkits, consumer insights, product design, platform listing, business matchmaking and networking with trade support actors. 🌐 Participants connected with financing providers, marketing specialists, packaging and quality experts, legal and IP advisers, logistics providers and potential market linkage partners — helping small businesses led by women access the tailored support, networks and services needed to grow through export. 📈 The project supports women’s economic empowerment by strengthening the networks, tools and support systems small businesses led by women need to participate more confidently in regional markets under RCEP. #WomenInTrade #SmallBusiness #RCEP #InclusiveTrade #Philippines #RT4D @NZinASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ

🇰🇭🌏 Using intellectual property to protect Cambodia’s cultural heritage and support inclusive trade 📅 28–30 April 2026 | Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D), in partnership with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce, through the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), supported World Intellectual Property Day 2026 with a three-day launch, exhibition and capacity-building workshop. The program focused on Geographical Indications, Certification Marks, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions. 🧵 A key milestone was the presentation of the Geographical Indication certificate for Phnom Srok Silk — a distinctive traditional silk product rooted in Cambodia’s cultural heritage and rural weaving communities in Banteay Meanchey Province. 📘 Across the three-day program, participants discussed the draft Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property concerning Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions, explored the use of Geographical Indications and Certification Marks, and strengthened practical knowledge on how intellectual property tools can protect cultural heritage, support micro & small enterprises and promote sustainable development. 🤝 The project demonstrates how intellectual property can help preserve Cambodia’s unique heritage while creating new opportunities for local communities, producers and micro & small enterprises to participate in trade under RCEP. #RT4D #RCEP #Cambodia #IntellectualProperty #TraditionalKnowledge #InclusiveTrade #CulturalHeritage @AusAmbASEAN @NZinASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk

🇮🇩🌿 Strengthening inclusive MSME participation in Indonesia’s food supply chains 📅 15–16 April 2026 | Bandung, Indonesia — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D), in partnership with Indonesia’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), delivered a two-day capacity strengthening training under the project “Strengthening MSME Capacity for Food Supply Chain Integration Network in Indonesia.” 👥✨ The training brought together 30 participants from 22 MSMEs in West Java, creating a practical space to strengthen MSME readiness to join structured food supply chains. 🌱🏛️ Through practical sessions and a field visit, participants gained insights into quality standards, supply chain requirements and market access, while also building stronger links with government and market actors. 🤝📈 The project supports more inclusive participation in local food supply chain systems and opens up new opportunities for MSMEs to grow in domestic and regional trade, including under RCEP. #MSMEs #InclusiveTrade #Indonesia #FoodSupplyChains #RCEP @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ @AusAmbASEAN @NZinASEAN

🇵🇭🌏 Supporting women’s economic empowerment through RCEP implementation 📅 12 May 2026 | Davao City, Philippines — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D), in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry – Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), delivered a workshop on Enhancing Women MSME Export Readiness under RCEP Trade Mechanisms. 👩‍💼📦 The workshop brought together over 100 participants to strengthen understanding of export opportunities, market requirements and practical pathways for small businesses led by women to participate in regional trade under RCEP. 📘 Sessions covered RCEP’s key features and strategic relevance, market opportunities, export requirements and documentation, rules of origin, tariff preferences, financial literacy, access to capital, costing and pricing, product quality, branding, packaging, digital trade and e-commerce. 🤝 Participants also explored gender and inclusive trade strategies, including ways to address gender-specific barriers, leverage support networks and build stronger linkages with export support services and the wider trade ecosystem. 📈 The project supports women’s economic empowerment by helping micro and small women-led and women-owned enterprises in the Philippines overcome barriers to international trade and participate more confidently in regional markets under RCEP. #WomenInTrade #MSMEs #RCEP #InclusiveTrade #Philippines #RT4D @NZinASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ

🇱🇦🌏 Strengthening regional cooperation on traditional knowledge and cultural heritage 📅 6–7 May | Vientiane — Australia and New Zealand’s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative supported a regional workshop bringing together representatives from ASEAN Member States, Australia and New Zealand to strengthen cooperation on protecting Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions. 🤝 The workshop provided a platform to exchange experiences, discuss international developments, and strengthen regional cooperation on protecting traditional knowledge and cultural heritage. 📘 Over two days, participants shared country experiences, explored policy and legal approaches, and reviewed national assessments from Lao PDR, Viet Nam and the Philippines. Discussions also contributed to the ongoing refinement of the AANZFTA Handbook on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions, helping ensure it better reflects regional priorities and inclusive development outcomes. 🌿 The workshop highlighted community perspectives, international best practices, experiences from ASEAN Member States, and opportunities to further strengthen collaboration under AANZFTA. 👥 It also reinforced the importance of engaging indigenous communities, small & medium enterprises, women and local knowledge holders in shaping inclusive and effective policy frameworks. #RT4D #AANZFTA #ASEAN #TraditionalKnowledge #InclusiveTrade #CulturalHeritage

🇻🇳 Building capacity: Launch advances RCEP use for inclusive digital trade 📅 23 March — Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade with support from Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) and the Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP) launched a project in Hanoi to facilitate use of RCEP for micro and small enterprises, prioritising digital trade and inclusion. 📈 🤝 50 stakeholders attended, including government, industry, business support organisations and embassies. 🗺️ Participants agreed on a clear roadmap to raise RCEP awareness and reduce barriers for small businesses. 👩‍💼♿ The workshop captured inputs from women‑led, rural and disability‑inclusive enterprises to inform next steps. The project will strengthen MSMEs’ capacity of small businesses to access digital trade and regional markets under RCEP. #MSME #DigitalTrade #InclusiveTrade #vietnam #RCEP #rt4d #MekongAustraliaPartnership @NZinASEAN @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk @MFATNZ

🇱🇦🌿 Fostering inclusive One District One Product (ODOP) development in Lao PDR 📅 31 March 2026 — The Institute for Industry, Commerce and Energy (IICE), Ministry of Industry and Commerce, with support from Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) and the Mekong Australia Partnership (MAP), launched the project “Empowering Women and People with Disability through ODOP Development, Packaging Design, and E-Commerce” in Vientiane Capital. 🌱✨ By improving product quality, certification pathways, and safe e-commerce practices, the project aims to help women, people with disability, and micro & small enterprises grow businesses, increase incomes and build resilience across Lao PDR. 🏛️🤝 Over 60 participants from government, development partners, private sector, GEDSI representatives, and producer groups joined the launch. The event created a strong platform for dialogue to refine policy recommendations and strengthen collaboration. 🔄📈 This project moves research into action. It will strengthen the ODOP framework, build the capacity of IICE and SME Service Centers, and equip women-led and people with disability–inclusive MSMEs with skills in product development, packaging, certification, and e-commerce. 🛍️🌏 Through assessments, provincial training, policy dialogue and knowledge-sharing, the initiative will expand market access, strengthen producer networks and support inclusive participation in digital and regional trade under frameworks such as RCEP. #RT4D #MekongAustraliaPartnership #RCEP #InclusiveTrade #WomensEconomicEmpowerment #LaoPDR @AusAmbLaos @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk

A new step towards #InclusiveTrade in Indonesia 🇮🇩 A workshop in Jakarta is helping shape one of the first Bahasa Indonesia training modules on gender & trade—supporting more inclusive policies and stronger advocacy. Part of a broader effort to support 2 million women entrepreneurs across Indonesia. #RT4D #TGEI #MSME # #InclusiveTrade #GenderEquality #Indonesia @DubesAustralia @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalks

🌏 Opportunity — Consultant to Produce a TGEI Video RT4D is seeking a consultant, firm or organisation to produce a short video introducing the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI) and its work across the region. 🎥 We’re looking for experience in video production, visual storytelling and post-production, with strong skills in scripting, storyboarding, sound design, voice-over, captioning and communicating development impact. 🌱 The video will showcase TGEI’s significance, early outcomes and contribution to gender equality and inclusion in trade-related policy, technical cooperation and development programming, including pilot projects in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR and Thailand. 📌 The final video will be up to five minutes and include English captions and Auslan interpretation. 📅 Queries close: 15 May 2026 📅 Proposals close: 31 May 2026 🔗 Full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/parti… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #TGEI #GenderEquality #InclusiveTrade #VideoProduction #DevelopmentConsulting

🌏 Opportunity — Consultant to Update the “About RT4D” Video RT4D is seeking a firm or organisation to refresh the existing “About RT4D” video so it continues to clearly and engagingly communicate RT4D’s purpose, work and impact across the region. We’re interested in firms or organisations with experience in video editing, animation, motion graphics and post-production, as well as strong visual storytelling, subtitle preparation and project management skills. Experience working with government, donor-funded or development-sector clients is desirable. The updated video will support RT4D’s work across ASEAN Member States under AISP and RISP, helping ensure trade benefits everyone — including MSMEs, women and People with Disability. 📅 Queries close: 08 May 2026 📅 Proposals close: 18 May 2026 🔗 Full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/parti… #ProcurementOpportunity #RT4D #TradeDevelopment #VideoProduction #MotionGraphics #DevelopmentConsulting #InclusiveTrade #AANZFTA #RCEP

🌏 Opportunity — Technical Consultant: Enhancing Competitiveness and Inclusiveness in Services Trade under AANZFTA RT4D is seeking individuals or organisations to support a project focused on strengthening services trade under AANZFTA through evidence-based analysis, practical design inputs, and inclusive engagement. We are looking for applicants with experience in services sector competitiveness, policy development, capacity building, public-private dialogue, and inclusive private sector engagement — especially women-led MSMEs. Experience working with ASEAN sectoral bodies, the ASEAN Secretariat, or other ASEAN stakeholders is highly desirable. 📅 Queries close: 03 May 2026 📅 Proposals close: 18 May 2026 🔗 Visit the RT4D website for the full TOR and application details: regional-trade4dev.org/parti… #ConsultancyOpportunity #TradeDevelopment #AANZFTA #ServicesTrade #InclusiveTrade #EconomicCooperation #RT4D #DevelopmentConsulting

Shaping the future of gender-responsive and inclusive trade in Lao PDR 🇱🇦 RT4D’s Trade and Gender Equality Incubator supported the Lao Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) to progress its 2026-2035 gender mainstreaming strategy and 2026-2030 action plan. A key step towards more inclusive trade and business systems in Laos, informing MOIC’s long-term vision and priorities for gender mainstreaming in trade facilitation and private sector engagement. #InclusiveTrade #GenderEquality #WEE #RT4D #TGEI #DFAT @AusAmbLaos @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk

🇱🇦 National SPS Committee established — a step change for inclusive RCEP implementation in Laos 🖋️ In November 2025 the Minister of Agriculture and Environment signed the Agreement to establish the National Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures, formalising cross‑ministerial coordination on SPS issues. ⚖️ ✅ The Committee strengthens Laos’ capacity to implement the RCEP SPS Chapter, protect animal, plant and human health, and secure sustainable market access for Lao producers. 📌 Why it matters: the Committee provides the institutional roles, contact points and coordination required under WTO, AANZFTA and RCEP — enabling consistent SPS policy, joint monitoring and faster responses to trade barriers. 🔍 🤝 RISP support — workshops and national consultations — strengthened coordination between the Food & Drug Department (Ministry of Health) and the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Livestock and Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), built a shared understanding of SPS challenges, and enabled firms to engage more effectively with import authorities. 📦 🔗 This significant milestone builds government capacity, improves FTA implementation coordination, and helps MSMEs — including women‑led and disability‑inclusive businesses — access markets under RCEP. #RT4D #Laos #SPS #RCEP #Trade @AusAmbLaos @AusAmbASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk

🇰🇭 Strengthening Cambodia’s National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) 📅 17–20 March 2026 — RT4D and the Institute of Standards of Cambodia (ISC) launched the STRACAP Roadmap and delivered practical trainings for public and private stakeholders to put it into action. 🤝 75 participants from government, standards bodies and development partners took part. 🎯 The STRACAP Roadmap sets clear steps, timelines and responsibilities to raise standards, cut trade barriers and help businesses sell more easily in regional markets. 🧭 🏭 Private‑sector sessions helped firms understand market rules, improve export readiness and learn from practical sector examples. 🏛️ Public‑sector sessions built officials’ skills on standard setting, quality checks, digital tools and inclusive design, with group work to agree next steps. 👩‍🏫 Sessions emphasised GEDSI to ensure benefits reach women, people with disabilities and underserved communities. The project strengthens Cambodia’s ability to meet regional and international standards, expand market access for businesses, and support inclusive economic growth. 📈🌍 #RT4D #STRACAP #Cambodia #NQI #Standards #TradeCompetitiveness @AusAmbASEAN @NZinASEAN @DFAT_TradeTalk