The Impact of Trade Promotion Organizations on Exports: Evidence From the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Yewon Choi, Ana Fernandes, Arti Grover, Leonardo Iacovone and Marcelo Olarreaga

Review of International Economics, 2025, vol. 33, issue 5, 1138-1148

Abstract: This paper examines the impact of Trade Promotion Organizations (TPOs) on exports during the COVID‐19 pandemic using a World Bank survey. Results suggest that increased TPO budgets significantly boosted exports during downturns but had no effect during the recovery phase. Interestingly, e‐commerce programs adopted by TPOs negatively affected exports during downturns as they diverted resources away from productive support, especially for sectors not intensive in online trade. These findings suggest that counter‐cyclical TPO budgets may enhance trade resilience during similar global shocks.

Date: 2025
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