Simply negotiating good trade policies is not enough to secure equitable and sustained economic growth. There is also a clear need for the implementation of a whole set of related macroeconomic policies and support for the private sector. The limited success of structural adjustment programmes has also highlighted this need. Providing such policies and support enables developing countries to reap the benefits of trade liberalisation and integration into the global economy. Similarly, it is important to focus on local economic development (LED). Improved conditions for economic growth and employment can be created when the public, business and non-governmental sectors work together.  In doing so, Imani takes into consideration the local contexts, accounting for 'unique' factors to each case.