Press Release
August 14, 2018 -
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Harnessing Zambia’s position in global trade
Trade Facilitation
Zambia is acting to make trade faster and more efficient within and across its borders by partnering with the Enhanced Integrated Framework
June 15, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Trade among Least Developed Countries set to be boosted following historic WTO collaboration
Aid for Trade
Least Developed Countries are set to benefit from an agreement that unites the work of the Commonwealth and the World Trade Organization (WTO) to boost commerce
June 14, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Inclusive trade action for LDCs needed now, say LDC representatives
Aid for Trade
Their Call to Action affirms the role of trade as an engine for sustainable growth, reinforces the importance of the multilateral trading system and commits to inclusive trade policies
June 14, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Call to Action: Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for LDCs
Aid for Trade
Call to Action - Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for LDCs from
June 06, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
EIF hosting forum on inclusive trade for Least Developed Countries
Aid for Trade
At the WTO from 13-14 June, the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is convening its first Global Forum on Inclusive Trade for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), with representatives from more than 40 of the 51 LDCs and recent graduates coming together to act on trade
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
March 14, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Lesotho opens horticultural market centre to boost business for farmers
Trade Facilitation
(MASERU/GENEVA) March 9, 2018 – The Kingdom of Lesotho is continuing to invest in agro-processing for its farmers: A brand new horticultural market centre will allow them to better preserve their fruits and vegetables and receive prompt payments for their products.
March 13, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
WTO issues call for papers for 2018 Essay Award for Young Economists
Trade Policy
The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2018 WTO Essay Award. The award aims to promote high-quality research on trade policy and international trade co-operation and to reinforce the relationship between the WTO and the academic community.
March 01, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Launch of news portal to raise awareness of trade development in Least Developed Countries
Aid for Trade
The world’s 47 poorest countries are home to 13% of the global population, but account for only 1% of global trade. With the launch of a new portal entitled Trade for Development News, the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) is angling to provide a voice for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) on their successes, challenges and ways forward in tackling a US$92.9 billion trade gap.
September 27, 2017 -
ITFC and EIF join forces in Supporting the Least Developed Countries
Trade Facilitation
GENEVA, 27 September 2017 — The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a programme focused on supporting the Least Developed Countries' (LDCs) capacity to trade, sig