Telling the trade stories of least developed countries

Originally published by THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION NEWS on 18 August 2020

Following digitisation of commercial documents, the digitalisation of trade implies functional use of data to improve the automation potential of cross-border processes.

Urgent digital transformation is needed to create safe and secure cross border ecommerce customs clearance in the world’s poorest countries

As LDCs grapple with ongoing economic fallout from COVID-19, EIF activities have yielded valuable insights for recovery.

New tool offers actions to tackle the barriers to trade that women face

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFRPRI) Senior Research Fellow discusses the challenges and opportunities for food security in least developed countries amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

Trade ministers are playing an essential role in the pandemic response

Poverty, inequality and exclusion are key factors contributing to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all African countries.

Originally published in World Economic Forum Agenda on 10 February 2020

Enabling growth via ecommerce, trade facilitation and geographical indications