I am interested in studies on regulatory and procedural barriers to trade. My research shows such barriers reflect deep-seated systemic capacity shortfalls at the macro level of policy and legislation, the meso level of institutions and the micro level of enterprises. In a global context, my studies are conducted within the context of a participatory approach, whereby public and private sector stakeholders are brought together under national review mechanisms as called for by the outcome document by the UN Summit to adopt the Post-2015 Development Agenda, in order to act as the UNECE counterpart throughout the assessment process. The recommendations emerging from the studies serve as a basis for monitoring, evaluation and reporting on progress made in achieving trade-related sustainable development targets. Most notable among these targets are correcting and preventing restrictions and distortions in global agricultural markets, listed as a means of implementation (MoI) target for SDG 2 on ending hunger and achieving food security; and, improving market access for least developed countries, listed under SDG 17 on a global partnership for sustainable development.