Trade facilitation
April 04, 2019 -
Michelle Kovacevic, Violeta Gonzalez
Friendship across borders: When trade brings peace
Businesswomen creating a united front in Rwanda and the DRC
March 04, 2019 -
Michelle Kovacevic, Violeta Gonzalez
Supporting Least Developed Countries take advantage of ‘the biggest trade reform in a generation’
Facilitating trade across borders means transparency, assistance and knowing what countries need
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
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
November 01, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Crossing borders for better business
In Rwanda, new market centres mean improved trade at the border
October 03, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Information on new product requirements for LDCs – now direct to your inbox
ePing platform helping countries keep track of assorted requirements, transforming communication and comment
September 17, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Minding the gaps between field and marketplace
Strategic alliances and alignments are key to making trade in agriculture work, for all
August 14, 2018 -
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Harnessing Zambia’s position in global trade
Zambia is acting to make trade faster and more efficient within and across its borders by partnering with the Enhanced Integrated Framework
August 09, 2018 -
Gambia getting more from cashews
The Gambia has been working across its supply chain to enhance trade in the country
August 07, 2018 -
Simon Hess
EIF address at the launch event of the Vanuatu National Single Window Project and the eTrade Readiness Assessment
Launching of these specific initiatives demonstrates the progressive vision of Vanuatu to stimulate the economy and leverage opportunities through international trade for delivering growth and development
July 31, 2018 -
Hang T.T. Tran, Deanna Ramsay
For wool creatives in Nepal, making all the right connections is key
Flock maintaining, brand strengthening, and market expanding: Nepal's pashmina producers are aiming high
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
July 10, 2018 -
The Trade Facilitation Agreement: What does it mean for LDCs?
In 2017, the global trading system achieved a major milestone when the first multilateral deal entered into force in the 21-year history of the World Trade Organization – the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
June 19, 2018 -
TradeMark East Africa's Richard Kamajugo on the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement Facility
An interview with Richard Kamajugo, Senior Director for Trade Environment at TradeMark East Africa (TMEA), during the EIF Global Forum 2018
June 08, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Infographic: Highlights from the Nepal Trade Integration Study (NTIS)
Study identifies priority sectors for impact
May 14, 2018 -
Elena Immambocus
Driving safe trade solutions worldwide
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
(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 09, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
New market creating fresh connections in Lesotho
Just-launched facility offers state-of-the-art services, and promises to boost business
February 25, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
New cargo facility heralds trade progress in The Gambia
Launch of long-awaited space at country's main airport means more – and more diverse – exports
January 24, 2018 -
UNCTAD
Benin cassava flour makers seek Geographical Indication
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
December 08, 2017 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Cambodia's white gold
Driving through Cambodia’s country-side, one can’t help but notice the endless rice paddies that appear to extend in every direction. This should come as no surprise given that, for millennia, rice has been a central part of the country’s diet, and its most important crop. One that to this day occupies up to three quarters of the country’s cultivated land.
November 11, 2017 -
Ratnakar Adhikari
How is the EIF supporting LDCs to unleash their trade potential?
Inadequate institutional and productive capacities constitute major impediments to the participation of least developed countries in global trade. How is the Enhanced Integrated Framework supporting them, particularly in Africa, in their efforts to overcome these barriers and benefit more from trade?
September 27, 2017 -
ITFC and EIF join forces in supporting the Least Developed Countries
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, signed a Memorandum of Understanding
July 10, 2017 -
Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, Ratnakar Adhikari
Digital can lift the developing world out of poverty. Here's how
Originally published on 10 July 2017 in the World Economic Forum Agenda
November 17, 2015 -
Vanuatu: Trade and services, rehabilitation and promoting cultural heritages
"We would like to say thank you for this infrastructure project.