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Regional Trade for Development Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) RT4D supports AMS in benefitting from an open, free and rules-based trading system.

The $53.3 million Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) initiative, funded by both the Governments of Australia and New Zealand, assists ASEAN Member States in meeting their commitments and realising the advantages offered by the Agreement establishing the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities. The Regional Trade for Development Initiative:

- provides ASEAN with access to world class technical expertise to support economic cooperation activities.

- delivers economic cooperation activities, working closely with ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Secretariat.

- has a strong focus on less developed ASEAN economies to ensure that it responds to the different needs and readiness of ASEAN.

- facilitates implementation of the provisions of selected FTAs to support inclusive development outcomes.

How can ASEANโ€™s growing e-waste sector become safer, more inclusive and more competitive?RT4Dโ€™s Trade and Gender Equalit...
24/06/2026

How can ASEANโ€™s growing e-waste sector become safer, more inclusive and more competitive?

RT4Dโ€™s Trade and Gender Equality Incubator is convening a regional workshop to share learning from its project on inclusive e-waste management and recycling services in ASEAN.

The project connects evidence, SME experience and policy messages to show how applying a Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion lens can strengthen regulation, business practices and circular economy outcomes.

The workshop introduced knowledge products that can be used beyond the project, including gender mainstreaming guidelines, gender-responsive mentoring guidance and policy briefs for Thailand and ASEAN stakeholders.

Together, these tools support more inclusive regulation, stronger SME participation, safer work and more resilient e-waste value chains.



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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Project Design consultancy roles in Lao PDRAustralia and New Zealandโ€™s Regional Trade for Development ...
11/06/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Project Design consultancy roles in Lao PDR

Australia and New Zealandโ€™s Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) is seeking consultants, firms or individual experts to develop Project Designs for two RCEP Implementation Support 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 โ€” Supporting women traders and SMEs to engage in cross-border trade and inclusive digital transformation

๐Ÿค๐Ÿ›’ Inclusive Cross-Border Trade Facilitation for Women Traders and SMEs under RCEP in Lao PDR

๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŒ Inclusive Digital Transformation under RCEP: Strengthening SME Supply Chains by Empowering Women and People with Disability in Lao PDR

Set 2 โ€” Strengthening Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS) systems and compliance for RCEP implementation

๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ“‹ Operationalising the National SPS Committee through joint systems, tools and pilots for RCEP implementation

๐Ÿ“ฑโœ… Inclusive Digital Transformation under RCEP: Strengthening Stakeholder Capacity for Compliance with Updated SPS Regulations in Lao PDR

๐Ÿ“… Queries close: 21 June 2026

๐Ÿ“… Proposals close: 5 July 2026

๐Ÿ”— Full TOR and application details:

https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/risp-la-designs-1-jun-2026

https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/risp-la-designs-2-jun-2026

๐ŸŒ Policy Dialogue: Enabling Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in E-Waste Value ChainsJoin us on 19 June 2026 for the clos...
10/06/2026

๐ŸŒ Policy Dialogue: Enabling Inclusive and Sustainable Growth in E-Waste Value Chains

Join us on 19 June 2026 for the closing regional workshop on strengthening inclusive regulatory frameworks and business practices in e-waste management and recycling services in ASEAN, under Australia and New Zealand-supported RT4D.

๐ŸŒฑ This policy dialogue will explore how ASEAN can strengthen mainstreaming of gender, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) in the e-waste sector through policy actions, partnerships and regional cooperation.

๐Ÿ’ก Participants will hear ideas on how more inclusive and sustainable e-waste value chains can support long-term growth across the region.

๐Ÿ“… 19 June 2026 | 14:00 โ€“ 15:30 (GMT+7)

๐Ÿ“ Bangkok, Thailand

๐Ÿ”— Join online via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gnwfKhvJ

๐Ÿ“Œ RSVP by 17 June 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/39N9QDP



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๐ŸŒ Advancing Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) & Capacity Building in the E-Waste Sector: Designin...
10/06/2026

๐ŸŒ Advancing Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) & Capacity Building in the E-Waste Sector: Designing Mentoring that Supports Inclusion

Join us on 19 June 2026 for the closing regional workshop on strengthening inclusive regulatory frameworks and business practices in e-waste management and recycling services in ASEAN, under Australia and New Zealand-supported RT4D.

๐Ÿค This session will introduce Guidelines for Gender-Responsive Mentoring and explore how mentoring can strengthen inclusion, build SME capacity and drive meaningful change in the e-waste sector.

๐Ÿ’ก Participants will gain practical insights into mentoring approaches that better support women, People with Disability and other underrepresented groups.

๐Ÿ“… 19 June 2026 | 13:00 โ€“ 14:00 (GMT+7)

๐Ÿ“ Bangkok, Thailand

๐Ÿ”— Join online via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gnwfKhvJ

๐Ÿ“Œ RSVP by 17 June 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/39N9QDP



เธชเธณเธ™เธฑเธเธ‡เธฒเธ™เน€เธจเธฃเธฉเธเธเธดเธˆเธญเธธเธ•เธชเธฒเธซเธเธฃเธฃเธก - OIE

๐ŸŒ From Policy to Practice: Putting Gender Mainstreaming into ActionJoin us on 19 June 2026 for the closing regional work...
10/06/2026

๐ŸŒ From Policy to Practice: Putting Gender Mainstreaming into Action

Join us on 19 June 2026 for the closing regional workshop on strengthening inclusive regulatory frameworks and business practices in e-waste management and recycling services in ASEAN, under Australia and New Zealand-supported RT4D.

๐Ÿ“˜ This session will introduce Guidelines on Gender Mainstreaming in E-Waste Management and share practical lessons on putting policy into action.

๐Ÿ’ก Participants will explore how gender mainstreaming can support more inclusive and effective e-waste management systems.

๐Ÿ“… 19 June 2026 | 10:45 โ€“ 12:00 (GMT+7)

๐Ÿ“ Bangkok, Thailand

๐Ÿ”— Join online via Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gnwfKhvJ

๐Ÿ“Œ RSVP by 17 June 2026: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/39N9QDP



เธชเธณเธ™เธฑเธเธ‡เธฒเธ™เน€เธจเธฃเธฉเธเธเธดเธˆเธญเธธเธ•เธชเธฒเธซเธเธฃเธฃเธก - OIE

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Two sets of Project Design consultancy roles in IndonesiaAustralia and New Zealandโ€™s Regional Trade fo...
09/06/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Two sets of Project Design consultancy roles in Indonesia

Australia and New Zealandโ€™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 โ€” MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and logistics under RCEP

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ผ๐Ÿ“ฆ Seminar on Strengthening the Role of MSMEs and Women Entrepreneurs in Utilising the RCEP Agreement
๐Ÿšš๐Ÿ“ˆ Addressing Logistics Cost Drivers to Enhance MSME Participation in Regional Supply Chains

Set 2 โ€” Inter-Regional Trade Integration and Green Trade

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŒ Developing a National Roadmap for Inter-Regional Trade Integration in Indonesia to Support Participation in RCEP Value Chains
๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ’ผ Study of Green Trade for Sustainable Economic Development in Indonesia and Short Course on Green Trade and Environmental Standards

๐Ÿ“… Queries close: 21 June 2026
๐Ÿ“… Proposals close: 2 July 2026

๐Ÿ”— Find the opportunities here:

https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/risp-id-designs-1-jun-2026

https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/risp-id-designs-2-jun-2026

๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” ASEAN Inclusive Trade DashboardThe Australia-funded Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI) is seekin...
08/06/2026

๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” 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 the 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.

๐Ÿ“Š The study will assess the dashboardโ€™s feasibility and sustainability, including institutional ownership, data availability, possible indicators, dashboard format and options for national or regional piloting.

๐Ÿค 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.

๐Ÿ“… Apply before: 11:59 pm (AEST), Sunday, 30 June 2026

๐Ÿ”— Full TOR and application details: https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/tgei-study-inclusive-trade-dashboard-jun-26

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Consultant to Develop Five Project Designs in Viet NamAustralia and New Zealandโ€™s Regional Trade for D...
05/06/2026

๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŒ Opportunity โ€” Consultant to Develop Five Project Designs in Viet Nam

Australia and New Zealandโ€™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.

๐Ÿ“˜ 1. Development of dual transition strategy for agriculture, manufacturing and processing MSME by leveraging digital transformation for green growth

๐ŸŒฑ 2. Promote resilient farming for MSME by promotion of new inclusive business model to socialise the benefits of the RCEP Agreement

๐Ÿ’ป 3. Policy review of the RCEP E-commerce Chapter to enhance MSME engagement

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 4. Review on Viet Namโ€™s trade-in-services commitments versus regulatory framework, and the status of trade in services between Viet Nam and RCEP countries

๐Ÿ“ˆ 5. RCEP Insights: Preparing Malaysian SMEs for Trade

๐Ÿ“… Apply before: Saturday, 27 June 2026

๐Ÿ”— Full TOR and application details: https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities/risp-vn-designs-jun-2026

๐ŸŒ Project design consultancy roles for four RT4D-supported projects in CambodiaAustralia and New Zealandโ€™s Regional Trad...
02/06/2026

๐ŸŒ Project design consultancy roles for four RT4D-supported projects in Cambodia

Australia and New Zealandโ€™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.

๐Ÿ“˜ Strengthening Awareness and Legal Literacy on Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Cultural Expressions (GRTKTCE) in Cambodia under RCEP

๐Ÿ’ผ Developing the Schedules of Non-Conforming Measures for Financial Services Sector under RCEP

๐Ÿ›๏ธ The National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) Policy Development and Implementation Framework

๐ŸŽจ Creative Sector Copyright Commercialisation Programme to support MSME and Women in Cambodia under RCEP

๐Ÿ”— Find all opportunities here: https://regional-trade4dev.org/opportunities

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ Strengthening inclusive local product development and e-commerce skills in Lao PDR๐Ÿ“… 21โ€“22 May 2026 | Vientiane Capit...
28/05/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ Strengthening inclusive local product development and e-commerce skills in Lao PDR

๐Ÿ“… 21โ€“22 May 2026 | Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR โ€” Australia and New Zealandโ€™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.

๐Ÿงบ ODOP โ€” One District, One Product โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ‘ฅโœจ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฆ๐Ÿ’ป Across two days, participants worked on strengthening product competitiveness, improving packaging, exploring online sales channels, and connecting with finance and business support services.

๐Ÿค Participants also showcased their products, supporting peer learning, networking and potential business linkages.

๐Ÿ“ˆ The workshop supported more inclusive and sustainable MSME development in Lao PDR, helping ODOP producers โ€” particularly women and People with Disability โ€” access opportunities in domestic and regional markets, including under RCEP.



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