This report analyses the evolution of trade facilitation policies in Eastern Partner countries, focusing on Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. Drawing on the OECD Trade Facilitation Indicators (TFIs), it provides a comparative assessment of progress and identifies remaining gaps that constrain trade efficiency and integration into global markets.
The study highlights significant reforms across the region, particularly in the digitalisation of customs procedures, increased transparency of regulations, and improved domestic co-operation among border agencies. At the same time, structural challenges persist, such as uneven implementation of reforms and bottlenecks in cross-border co-operation. By combining country-level diagnostics with actionable reform roadmaps, this publication offers practical guidance for policymakers aiming to strengthen trade facilitation as a lever for economic resilience and sustainable growth.
