Board of Trade advisory role shapes government trade policy and recommends sectoral and institutional measures to boost exports. Board of Trade advises the Government on foreign trade policy and export promotion, including preparing short- and long-term export plans, reviewing sectoral performance and institutional frameworks, rationalizing policy instruments for imports and exports, examining issues affecting international competitiveness, and commissioning studies. The Commerce and Industry Minister chairs the Board; up to twenty-five government-nominated members must include at least ten trade policy experts, with export promotion council chairs and national chamber leaders as ex-officio members; the Board meets at least quarterly.