Financing

New Insight briefs reveal how COVID-19 will impact Aid for Trade - and how LDCs can take advantage of innovating financing to support trade
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted trade in the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) in a myriad of ways – from the complete collapse of tourism in some LDCs, to the rise of e-commerce opportunities in others. It’s also expected to impact donor country aid budgets for many years to come.

Helping small businesses build financial resilience
Originally published on World Economic Forum on 19th January 2021 as part of the

Small businesses key to economic growth in Africa
Originally published by the International Trade Centre (ITC) International Trade Forum Magazine on 9 December 2020

Access to finance is crucial for women entrepreneurs
In Bangladesh, COVID-19 is impacting the female labour force more

COVID-19 is exacerbating the global trade finance gap
Originally published in World Economic Forum Agenda on 6 July 2020

How can least developed countries attract foreign direct investment in the context of COVID-19?
Ways for LDCs to adapt amid global turmoil

Creating a strong investment climate in the wake of COVID-19
Supply chains are vulnerable, but there is also promise in new sectors for least developed countries

Why exporters need to mind the trade finance gap
Originally published in World Economic Forum Agenda on 10 February 2020