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N T I S201012.8 RecommendationsThe issues raised in this chapter lend themselves to a fairly straightforward set of recommendations:1 Nepal needs to put in place the key building blocks of the NIAs that will support the implementationof NTIS 2010. The NSC is already largely in place. Other structures need attention. These includea functional NIU in the MoCS with adequate staffing, consolidation of the network of FPs, TCs, andconfirmation of a DF;2 Nepal needs to fully formulate and quickly initiate a programme of capacity development for thevarious structures of the NTIS NIAs along the lines suggested earlier in this chapter. The GoN alsoneeds to work with DPs to identify resources above and beyond those recently secured under EIF Tier1 to support the capacity development programme;3 The NSC, with support from MoCS IF FP, needs to thoroughly examine and consult with the NBF todefine the best possible relationship between the NTIS TCs and the NBF working groups;4 The NSC and the TCs need to focus early on the formulation of Quick Win proposals to be funded by DPsto pursue some of the short- to medium-term priorities identified in the NTIS to keep the momentumforward;5 The NSC, with support of the MoCS, needs to take early steps to promote mainstreaming of the TradeDevelopment agenda, including adoption of NTIS 2010 by the Cabinet, proper alignment of the tradepriorities identified in the forthcoming three-year development plan and the NTIS 2010 priorities andactions, and appropriate representation of the trade development agenda in the forthcoming NDF.252NEPAL TRADE INTEGRATION STRATEGY 2010BACKGROUND REPORT