Develop and propose a strategy to be adopted by the Government of Syria as an overall and comprehensive policy for the development of Syrian export the purpose of which is to boost Syrian export performance, enhance export skills, facilitate export trade and assist in increasing the competitiveness of economic sectors in Syria as the country moves to an open market economy. The mission constitutes a first phase that will be followed by the design of a template for institution building and capacity building framework for promoting Syrian exports. In the second phase, discussions and group meetings with stakeholders will underscore a program for the creation of institutions that will enhance the competitiveness of Syrian exports, including the creation of an export promoting body with funds to upgrade local enterprises and modernise the necessary components of the value chain that drives exports.