Governments need better data enhanced collection of data and analysis which will help officials design and implement effective policies for maximizing the gains from trade. Innovative data collection methods provide new ways of connecting directly with the poor. Governments and multilateral institutions must help finance local programs that connect entrepreneurs to markets. Supporting the activities of poor and small traders, particularly women, can widen the benefits of trade, particularly for those in rural areas. This includes tackling domestic barriers that drive up costs for poor producers. When there is better information on prices and market conditions for poor producers, it will facilitate inclusive trade. Also, governmental support for a range of complementary policies to improve health, education and infrastructure will create the conditions necessary for more widespread participation in the trading system. Further, governments and organisations must improve systems for managing and mitigating risks faced by the poor.
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