Trade policy
October 16, 2019 -
Simon J. Evenett
2019’s other nasty trade policy surprise
With the spotlight on the Sino-US tariff war, a worrying trade policy dynamic implicating many countries has been overlooked.
October 14, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Tackling Uganda’s trade potential
From research to action, Uganda focusing on facilitation to spur economy and create jobs
April 23, 2019 -
Daria Shatskova, Deanna Ramsay
For LDC exporters and EU importers, getting back to origins
Digital system set to streamline procedures for trade from LDCs to the EU
February 13, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay, Michelle Kovacevic, Cécile de Gardelle
Striving to make Pacific economic dreams a reality
Solomon Islands putting itself on the tourism map
January 28, 2019 -
Deanna Ramsay
Aligning agriculture and trade
In countries where farming sustains families and economies, sustainable trade in agricultural products means everything
October 15, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Christina Chatima: On using trade as an engine for growth
Increasing agricultural proceeds, processing and marketing are critical in Malawi’s development plans
August 26, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Malawi reaping what it's sowing
Targeting soy and groundnuts for export, the country and its farmers are seeing rewards
August 14, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
The Gambia sounding out its agricultural potential
With cashew prices surging and armed with solid trade policy, the country is looking to boost its farmers and processors
August 13, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Comoros making scents
Three tiny, volcanic Indian Ocean islands are producing 60% of the world's supply of ylang-ylang
August 09, 2018 -
Trading for Malawi's farmers, and the future
Malawi's farmers have been cultivating new crops with the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi, supported by the Government of Malawi and EIF
July 27, 2018 -
Daria Shatskova
Daniel Gay: The long and winding road to LDC graduation
The EIF’s Daria Shatskova talks development in the world’s poorest countries with UNDESA’s Daniel Gay
June 11, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Cashing in on cashews in The Gambia
A journey from farmers’ fields to export markets
June 08, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic, Mbaye Ndiaye
Study provides roadmap for Mauritania’s diversification
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
April 25, 2018 -
WTO
WTO reports improved notification of preferential rules of origin for Least Developed Countries
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 09, 2018 -
Lynsey Grosfield
Intra-African trade gets streamlined: What does this mean for Least Developed Countries?
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 13, 2018 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
WTO issues call for papers for 2018 Essay Award for Young Economists
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 12, 2018 -
Deanna Ramsay
Shifting nature of trade talks could make a mark on developing countries
In scales and makeup of trade negotiations, for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) there is more than meets the eye
March 03, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
Changes needed to Tanzania’s business environment, study says
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.
January 25, 2018 -
Simon Hess, Michelle Kovacevic
Training the next generation of trade negotiators in Zambia
You may not expect a graduate of an arts degree to say that a trade policy course was their favourite subject, but if you ask Zondwayo Duma from Zambia, that’s exactly what he’ll tell you
January 16, 2018 -
Michelle Kovacevic
How Cambodia became ‘famous’ for its trade strategy
The year is 2017 and Cambodia has stepped into a role that has been out of its reach for years — the voice of the 47 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at the Word Trade Organization.
November 11, 2017 -
Ratnakar Adhikari, Joe Natuman
Tourism as a way to lift the Pacific out of poverty
Originally published by Thomson Reuters Foundation News
July 26, 2017 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Placing Least Developed Countries at the helm of promoting effective trade for development
Key insights from the event titled "The EIF: Championing Change Through Inclusive Trade," held on the side-lines of the Global Review of Aid for Trade at the World Trade Organization in Geneva from 11 to 13 July 2017.
July 19, 2016 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Maximizing the benefits of WTO membership: Life after accession for Afghanistan and Liberia
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
Representatives of the national Government, public and private institutions, donors and international organizations met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23 to 24 February 2016 for a two‑day workshop to discuss the results of the Update of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) for Ethiopia and validate the priority actions to address opportunities and constraints for Ethiopia's better integration into the global trading system.
March 06, 2014 -
Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)
Improved trade policies in fish sectors could address gender inequalities
New UNCTAD-EIF study of the fisheries sector in The Gambia shows trade policies have to be inclusive if they are to reduce poverty
