News
June 25, 2019 -
Marianne Musumeci, Kaori Miyamoto
Strengthening the gender dimension of aid for trade in the least developed countries
Global Review 2019
Aid for trade can support women’s economic empowerment, which is key to sustainable development.
June 19, 2019 -
Dan Ciuriak, Maria Ptashkina
A strategy to leverage the digital transformation for development
Global Review 2019
The digital transformation provides developing economies new opportunities to leapfrog industrial age infrastructure, to draw on the vast knowledge spillovers from the internet, to take advantage of new markets offered by digital platforms and to exploit production possibilities enabled by digital technologies.
June 17, 2019 -
Luisa Bernal, Daria Shatskova
For trade development, shifting from fragility to resilience
Global Review 2019
The relative importance of trade and the degree of export concentration are higher than average in fragile least developed countries (LDCs).
June 13, 2019 -
Aussama Bejraoui, Frans Lammersen, Justine Lan
Aid for trade, economic diversification and empowerment in the least developed countries
Global Review 2019
Economic diversification and empowerment are essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals; they also embody the rationale behind the Aid for Trade Initiative.
June 11, 2019 -
David Luke, Heini Suominen
The African Continental Free Trade Area: Dawn of a new era
Global Review 2019
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 -
Paul Brenton, Ian Gillson, Pierre Sauvé
Economic diversification: Why trade matters
Global Review 2019
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 29, 2019 -
Alice Tipping, Tristan Irschlinger
Fisheries subsidies negotiations: What is at stake for least developed countries?
Global Review 2019
Fisheries are a crucial source of animal protein, livelihoods and export earnings for many developing countries, including several least developed countries.
May 21, 2019 -
Annette Mutaawe Ssemuwemba, Fabrice Lehmann
Tentative steps to implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement in least developed countries
Global Review 2019
Agreement provides least developed countries with novel provisions, with consultation needs taking centre stage
May 14, 2019 -
Lisa Cornish
What to expect from WTO's 2019 Global Review of Aid for Trade
Global Review 2019
See what lies ahead at the biennial Aid for Trade event in July 2019
April 23, 2019 -
Daria Shatskova, Deanna Ramsay
For LDC exporters and EU importers, getting back to origins
Trade policy
Digital system set to streamline procedures for trade from LDCs to the EU
March 08, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Over 10 years, working with and for trade development in LDCs
Aid for Trade
Addressing trade in its many forms, EIF partnership creating sustainable impacts
February 20, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Aiming for major trade outcomes, EIF launches Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Aid for Trade
Aligned with the Global Goals, plan has elevated efforts and new targets
October 29, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
EIF's 2017 Annual Report
Aid for Trade
The results of the Enhanced Integrated Framework in 2017
October 26, 2018 -
Sainabou Taal
In fast-evolving trade landscape, addressing the structural challenges
Aid for Trade
WTO’s Aid for Trade programme putting a spotlight on LDCs
October 03, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Information on new product requirements for LDCs – now direct to your inbox
Trade facilitation
ePing platform helping countries keep track of assorted requirements, transforming communication and comment
October 03, 2018 -
Frans Lammersen, Aussama Bejraoui
What’s going on with Aid for Trade in the Least Developed Countries
Aid for Trade
Funding for aid for trade in LDCs is increasing – find out how much, from who, and where investments are going
September 17, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Minding the gaps between field and marketplace
Agriculture
Strategic alliances and alignments are key to making trade in agriculture work, for all
September 12, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Exploring the agriculture and trade nexus in Africa
Agriculture
A multimedia collection from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
September 12, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Agriculture and Trade Magazine
Agriculture
In some of the most impoverished countries in the world, agriculture is the backbone of the economy
August 08, 2018 -
Justine Namara, Deanna Ramsay
Making ecommerce connections in the Pacific
Ecommerce
Geographical barriers, including isolation from main markets, have resulted in issues for Vanuatu to access international networks and grow its businesses
August 06, 2018 -
Taking trade online
Ecommerce
What do a mountainous landlocked country, a post-war African nation, and three small island developing states have in common?
July 19, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Infographic: Vanuatu eTrade Readiness Assessment
Ecommerce
The Government has shown a strong interest in adopting economic and social policies that can facilitate the development of the Internet economy, of which e-commerce is one segment. Unlocking its potential will also reduce distance to markets, reduce “sealockedness” and enable Vanuatu to leapfrog certain barriers associated with physical trade
July 19, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Infographic: Solomon Islands eTrade Readiness Assessment
Ecommerce
The current low use of ecommerce in Solomon Islands belies significant potential for the sector to grow swiftly and make economic and socioeconomic contributions to the country
June 08, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Infographic: Highlights from the Nepal Trade Integration Study (NTIS)
Trade facilitation
Study identifies priority sectors for impact
June 08, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic, Mbaye Ndiaye
Study provides roadmap for Mauritania’s diversification
Trade policy
A study published two years ago — the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) update — has helped to push forward the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s reform agenda, by providing a roadmap for how the small African and Arab country can strategically diversify its exports to grow its wealth and reduce poverty
June 07, 2018 -
Lynsey Grosfield
Women & Trade Magazine
Women and trade
In this issue: "Samoa's coconuts go global," "Taking female-led businesses from local to global," and "Women at the helm of Senegal's mango industry"
May 14, 2018 -
Elena Immambocus
Driving safe trade solutions worldwide
Agriculture
A new book on sanitary and phytosanitary gaps from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) highlights ways to support farmers, processors, traders and governments in developing countries to access global markets
April 25, 2018 -
WTO
WTO reports improved notification of preferential rules of origin for Least Developed Countries
Trade policy
Those countries granting preferences to LDC imports often condition the benefits on the imports meeting minimum "LDC content" as set out under their rules of origin schemes
April 18, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Five things to know about Least Developed Countries and ecommerce
Ecommerce
New tech uses present challenges – and a host of opportunities – for the world’s poorest countries
April 09, 2018 -
Lynsey Grosfield
Intra-African trade gets streamlined: What does this mean for Least Developed Countries?
Trade policy
Forty-four African countries have signed on to an African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), twenty-eight of which are among the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
March 09, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
New market creating fresh connections in Lesotho
Agriculture
Just-launched facility offers state-of-the-art services, and promises to boost business
March 08, 2018 -
Stacy Corneau
Six key factors in formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining
Environment
Working in artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM)—informal mining activities carried out using minimal technology or machinery—provides livelihoods for millions of people
March 03, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Changes needed to Tanzania’s business environment, study says
Trade policy
A new study for Tanzania — the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) update — highlights opportunities for developing and improving trade opportunities for Tanzanian businesses and investors.
February 21, 2018 -
Sainabou Taal
Small country, big future: A Trade Policy Review of The Gambia, at-a-glance
Aid for Trade
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 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Trade for Development News: Launch Edition
Aid for Trade
Download the first print edition of Trade for Development News!
February 13, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Righting a raw deal for Burkina Faso’s cashew processors
Agriculture
Burkina Faso's cashew sector has been re-made, as a matter of national priority.
January 24, 2018 -
UNCTAD
Benin cassava flour makers seek Geographical Indication
Agriculture
Two dozen Beninese women making a unique type of garri flour sign up to a new code of practice to better market their product and boost incomes
January 23, 2018 -
ITC News
Comorian vanilla and clove exporters secure financing with ITC help
Agriculture
Project strengthens value chains of vanilla, clove and ylang ylang in the Union of the Comoros Originally posted at ITC News
January 19, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Coordinating on trade in Vanuatu
Aid for Trade
On 29 May 2012 Willie Luen was preparing to emcee one of the most important meetings of his life. He remembers that the room — a hotel conference room in Port Vila, the capital city of Vanuatu — was so packed with people that the windows were starting to fog up.
November 10, 2017 -
UNCTAD
Samoa takes important steps to becoming ecommerce ready
Ecommerce
The Pacific Island nation of Samoa has made considerable progress in recent years in getting businesses and consumers online but still faces challenges before being fully ready to benefit from e-commerce, an UNCTAD and EIF assessment of the country says.
December 21, 2016 -
Cambodia: Trade and promoting equal gender opportunities and empowering women and girls
Women and trade
“My hopes are that in the future, if I can just get support from buyers who order the silk, I will be happy.”
July 19, 2016 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Maximizing the benefits of WTO membership: Life after accession for Afghanistan and Liberia
Trade policy
Nairobi, 19 July 2016
February 24, 2016 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Public and private partners, donors and international agencies agree on a roadmap for Ethiopia's stronger integration into global trade
Trade policy
Addis Ababa, 24 February 2016
December 20, 2015 -
Zambia: Trade and eco-friendly business solutions
Environment
Laystone, one of Zambia's many local beekeepers, is enthusiastic about the benefits of beekeeping to his livelihood and community. With up to twelve 20-liter buckets per month, his honey harvesting seasons have become very profitable.
November 17, 2015 -
Vanuatu: Trade and services, rehabilitation and promoting cultural heritages
Tourism
"We would like to say thank you for this infrastructure project.
November 17, 2015 -
Nepal: Trade, building sustainable livelihoods, fostering greater competition and managing water conservation
Agriculture
Chandra and her 25 colleagues from her women's association take a break from the day's farming business to hold a meeting on their ginger business prospects and the stiff market competition they face with India's value-added ginger.
November 17, 2015 -
Mali: Fighting to maintain ecosystem balance and halt the advancing Sahara desert
Environment
Oumar isone of the 370,500 people in Mali producing gum arabic, among which 80% (296,400) are women.
May 22, 2014 -
Madagascar Prime Minister asks EIF to boost Madagascar's trading future
Aid for Trade
Madagascar Prime Minister asks EIF to boost Madagascar's trading future 22 May 2014
March 06, 2014 -
Improved trade policies in fish sectors could address gender inequalities
Women and trade
New UNCTAD-EIF study of the fisheries sector in The Gambia shows trade policies have to be inclusive if they are to reduce poverty.