Telling the trade stories of least developed countries

Six new objectives for regional policy cooperation

COVID-19 is highlighting the need for paperless trade in developing countries; a recent assessment offers recommendations for how to start

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

Countries that have already implemented trade-cost reducing reforms – for example trade facilitation, infrastructure, and data flows – will be better positioned to take advantage of any opportunities that arise from the trade war.

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

Deputy Director General in the Department of Planning and Cooperation at the Lao PDR Ministry of Industry and Commerce discusses harmonizing trade, regional integration and managing resources wisely