The research division conducts policy-oriented research on various market access issues that are germane for the development, strengthening, expansion and intensity of market access at the national, regional and global levels. Besides, the research is to stimulate evidence-based policies that could mitigate challenges and facilitate sustainable market access for different categories of economic agents, which will enhance the achievement of sustainable development. The market access research cut across the upstream economic sectors, such as agri-food, extractive and energy, and downstream economic sectors, such as manufacturing, commercial, construction, services and creative. Besides, the research division investigates the interface between these sectors that impact market access and sustainability.