Corridor Trade Sustainability & Investment Promotion Organisation
COTSIO’s work is organised around a set of cross-cutting themes that are critical for making corridor trade more competitive, sustainable and inclusive. Each theme connects policy, investment and firm-level support.
We combine these themes in different ways depending on the corridor, country and sector – from ports and logistics to agrifood, manufacturing and services.
Trade & logistics
Helping border posts, customs and corridor authorities simplify, harmonise and digitalise procedures to reduce time and cost for traders.
Investment & private sector
Turning corridor potential into concrete investments, stronger value chains and more competitive micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Climate & ESG
Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards and climate resilience into corridor infrastructure and private investment.
Inclusion & jobs
Ensuring that corridor investments translate into decent jobs and opportunities for women, youth and communities along the route.
Digital & data
Using data, analytics and digital tools to guide decisions and make corridor trade more transparent, predictable and evidence-based.
Policy & governance
Supporting corridor governance arrangements and public–private dialogue so that reforms and investments are coordinated and sustainable.
From theme to programme
Every corridor is different. We help you choose the right mix of themes – from trade facilitation and investment to climate and inclusion – and turn them into implementable programmes.
