Telling the trade stories of least developed countries

The EIF recognises that our contribution to creating a thriving e-commerce ecosystem in LDCs is part and parcel of a bigger effort bringing together the expertise and skills of many others. While some are working together with the private sector, including small businesses, others are working with governments. While some invest in building digital infrastructure, others impart knowledge to build digital skills and yet others provide support to prepare and implement e-commerce policies.

There is strong evidence that cross-border markets have positively impacted livelihoods through enhanced incomes, including among youth and women. This has positively impacted Karongi District, including the economic welfare of the residents.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a strong digital presence has, more than ever, become a key element for small businesses in the coffee sector to access new buyers and benefit from international markets.

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the trade ecosystem for women in the developing world  

Government and private sector worked together to create jobs in new ‘industry’

New report delves into the trade data on agriculture on the continent, finding positive trends, points of concern and suggestions for the future

Solutions, pitfalls and priorities to stimulate ecotourism, preserve wildlife and develop, sustainably

Following UNCTAD’s Ecommerce Week in April 2019 and on the cusp of a new partnership with EIF to boost ecommerce, Rwanda’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other International Organisations in Geneva discusses the state of play for online trade in the country

Businesswomen creating a united front in Rwanda and the DRC

Addressing trade in its many forms, EIF partnership creating sustainable impacts

Following a recent visit to Rwanda with EIF, Netherlands Ambassador to the WTO and LDC Sub-Committee Chair Monique van Daalen discusses seeing the country’s cross border trade efforts in person, as well as the country’s policy in action

Funding for traders, for government trade support and for infrastructure means resources at work in critical spaces in Rwanda

In Rwanda, new market centres mean improved trade at the border