November 26, 2019 -

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Deputy Director General in the Department of Planning and Cooperation at the Lao PDR Ministry of Industry and Commerce discusses harmonizing trade, regional integration and managing resources wisely

September 23, 2019 -

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On the sidelines of the Aid for Trade Global Review 2019, The Gambia’s Vice President discusses the potential of women in trade

August 15, 2019 -

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Originally published by World Economic Forum Agenda on 4 July 2019

August 08, 2019 -

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In this issue: "Tentative steps to implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement in least developed countries", "Economic diversification: Why trade matters", and "Fisheries subsidies negotiations: What is at stake for least developed countries?"

June 27, 2019 -

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The current trading environment is inadequately supportive to contribute to growth, boost incomes, create jobs through new market access opportunities and reduce poverty.

June 25, 2019 -

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Aid for trade can support women’s economic empowerment, which is key to sustainable development.

June 17, 2019 -

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The relative importance of trade and the degree of export concentration are higher than average in fragile least developed countries (LDCs).

June 11, 2019 -

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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will transform the way Africa trades, with intra-African trade expected to increase by 15-25 per cent, and the boost to trade in industrial goods accelerating diversification of Africa’s economies.

June 04, 2019 -

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Economic diversification is a key element of development in which a country moves to a more diverse production structure, scaling-up resilience to external shocks and providing a path for equitable growth.

May 23, 2019 -

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Talking global value chains and trade integration, ahead of forthcoming World Bank report

May 16, 2019 -

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Examining Aid for Trade and LDCs, aiming for evidence-based action

May 07, 2019 -

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The EIF Steering Committee Chair talks contemporary trade challenges and using resources the right way

February 20, 2019 -

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Aligned with the Global Goals, plan has elevated efforts and new targets

October 29, 2018 -

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The results of the Enhanced Integrated Framework in 2017

October 26, 2018 -

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WTO’s Aid for Trade programme putting a spotlight on LDCs

September 21, 2018 -

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The EIF will be participating in a variety of activities at the WTO Public Forum, 2-4 October

August 10, 2018 -

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Why we must stand behind the rules-based global trading system now, more than ever

August 10, 2018 -

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Improving economic opportunities and prospects for the world’s least developed countries remains a key global challenge

July 31, 2018 -

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The Forum, which was held from 13 to 14 June 2018 at the World Trade Organization (WTO), fostered practical solutions, offered results-oriented theoretical discussions, presented on-the-ground successes, and supported an innovative call to ramp up actions on inclusive trade for LDCs

July 13, 2018 -

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Often, the Pacific seems very far. With these new partnerships, we are cutting the distance to ensure that trade-led development brings tangible benefits to the people in the Pacific, including women and youth.

July 05, 2018 -

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In the last two decades, there has been a boom in world trade driven by large reductions in trade barriers and unprecedented interlinkages among countries, and South-South trade has grown. Yet the world's poorest nations, designated Least Developed Countries (LDCs), engage in less than 1% of global trade while home to 13% of the world’s population

July 03, 2018 -

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Bridges Africa and Passerelles discussed trade and sustainable development with Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, Vice President of The Gambia, Kamrang Tekreth, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia, and Hassan Come, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Central African Republic (CAR)

June 15, 2018 -

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Least Developed Countries are set to benefit from an agreement that unites the work of the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organization (WTO) to boost commerce

June 14, 2018 -

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Call to Action - Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for LDCs from

March 14, 2018 -

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Studies show benefits of a more inclusive economic model

February 21, 2018 -

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The WTO's Trade Policy Review of The Gambia, taking place within the first year of the new administration, was an opportune time to reflect on the state of the economy and deliberate on the type of policies and actions that could help the country better participate in global trade

February 17, 2018 -

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Download the first print edition of Trade for Development News!

November 21, 2017 -

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Stakeholders from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) discuss the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) impact on trade and development in their respective countries.

July 26, 2017 -

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Key insights from the event titled "The EIF: Championing Change Through Inclusive Trade," held on the side-lines of the Global Review of Aid for Trade at the World Trade Organization in Geneva from 11 to 13 July 2017.

October 12, 2015 -

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In his opening remarks at the "Twenty years of supporting the integration of least developed countries into the multilateral trading system" event, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo reminded WTO members of the importance that the EIF Pledging Conference for Phase Two of the EIF be a success.

May 22, 2014 -

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In a meeting held at the World Trade Organization (WTO), H.E. Mr Christophe Roger Kolo, Prime Minister, signalled Madagascar's readiness to re-engage with the multilateral trading system with support from the WTO, the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) and development partners.

November 13, 2013 -

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Trading Stories, the Book, accompanies the film series to show just how trade is about acting local to go global in eight of the poorest countries worldwide.

December 10, 2010 -

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The regional workshop hosted by the Government of Mali in Bamako marks a step forward in the delivery of the EIF trade and development programme in the region.