Telling the trade stories of least developed countries

On Timor-Leste’s development progress, and what remains to be done

Carefully calibrating its trade support and compliance to international standards, country is targeting more exports

Least developed countries (LDCs) confront a challenging global trade landscape, from slower long-term growth rates and rising protectionism to a weakening nexus between trade and GDP growth.

WTO’s Aid for Trade programme putting a spotlight on LDCs

In his opening remarks at the "Twenty years of supporting the integration of least developed countries into the multilateral trading system" event, WTO Director-General Roberto Azevêdo reminded WTO members of the importance that the EIF Pledging Conference for Phase Two of the EIF be a success.