Rwanda
September 29, 2020 - Michelle Kovacevic

Women at the Rwanda border

Country's cross-border traders persevere despite COVID-19 challenges

COVID-19 Women and trade
July 06, 2020 - Michelle Kovacevic

Rwanda setting example for electronic waste recycling

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

Environment Trade policy
June 11, 2020 -

Online discussion: Tourism & COVID-19

Tourism is the backbone of many developing world economies, and the sector is being drastically affected by COVID-19. How can countries weather and recover this crisis? What lessons can we take from the past?

COVID-19 Tourism
December 12, 2019 - Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Is African agriculture waking up?

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

Agriculture
October 08, 2019 - Dale Honeck, Susan Snyman, Paulin Zambelongo

How can we protect African biodiversity via LDC ecotourism?

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

Environment Tourism
April 30, 2019 - Cécile de Gardelle

H.E. Dr. François Xavier Ngarambe: Aiming for ecommerce success in Rwanda

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

Ecommerce
April 04, 2019 - Michelle Kovacevic, Violeta Gonzalez

Friendship across borders: When trade brings peace

Businesswomen creating a united front in Rwanda and the DRC

Trade facilitation Women and trade
March 08, 2019 - Deanna Ramsay

Over 10 years, working with and for trade development in LDCs

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

Aid for Trade
December 07, 2018 - Deanna Ramsay

Monique van Daalen: On women, better business and Rwanda’s trade landscape

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

Trade facilitation Women and trade
November 06, 2018 - Deanna Ramsay

In the business of buying and selling across borders, financing for a better future

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

Trade facilitation
November 01, 2018 - Deanna Ramsay

Crossing borders for better business

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

Trade facilitation
July 19, 2018 -

Free trade in Africa: How can LDCs benefit?

Increasing trade between African countries offers great potential for building sustainable economic development and integration, including creating higher-wage jobs and unlocking greater business opportunities

Trade facilitation