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This paper assesses the effectiveness and impact of Aid for Trade (AfT) in the Philippines. It offers insights into the dynamics of AfT, the institutional set-up underlying the initiative and its weaknesses. It identifies the factors that enhance the effectiveness of AfT and argues that the Philippines have performed well in terms of aid effectiveness by clearly defining and articulating trade and development strategies and priorities. It concludes that AfT programs and projects constitute an integral part of the country’s trade strategy.