Boosting Trade Opportunities For Least Developed Countries

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9287053510

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Boosting Trade Opportunities for Least-developed Countries by Anonim Pdf

This report looks at progress over the past decade in supporting the integration of least-developed countries (LDCs) into the multilateral trading system. Prepared as the WTO's contribution to the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), the report highlights that international efforts to help LDCs increase their participation in global trade are needed more than ever before in view of the enormous challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Important progress has been achieved in boosting LDC exports over the last decade by improving market access opportunities for LDCs and by granting them flexibilities in the implementation of WTO rules. Further efforts will be needed to support trade growth in LDCs in the next decade. LDC5 can set a path for allowing LDCs to fully realize their trade potential and to take advantage of emerging opportunities. The integration of LDCs into global trade is still a priority as trade can play an important role in driving economic growth and supporting sustainable development.

Author : United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210577144

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Least Developed Countries and Trade by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Pdf

After more than a decade of negotiations, the Ninth Ministerial Conference, held in Bali in 2013, brought reprieve for the Doha Development Agenda (DDA). The Ministerial Declaration that was agreed on, known as "Bali Package", intends to help streamline trade procedures through trade facilitation measures as well as provide developing countries with more options on food security. The objective Is to boost least developed countries (LDC) trade through special provisions known as "LDC Package", which comprises two parts. Part I relates to TRIPS, e-commerce, small economies, Aid-for-Trade, and trade and transfer of technology. Part II includes selected items from the original DDA that States agreed on.

Author : Laura Gosset
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-20
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781849291392

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Small States in the Multilateral Trading System by Laura Gosset Pdf

Developing countries, including as small states and least developed countries (LDCs), continue to face significant challenges within the global trading system. Action is required to allow them to overcome disadvantages and achieve sustainable levels of income from trade. This study provides a fresh perspective on how measures can be taken to enhance the participation of small states, many of which are Commonwealth countries, in the multilateral trading system. It contributes to the ongoing general debate about reforming the World Trade Organization and global trade governance.

Author : United Nations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9211129982

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The Least Developed Countries Report 2020 by United Nations Pdf

This series contains the decisions of the Court in both the English and French texts.

Author : Stefan de Vylder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:474111257

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The Least Developed Countries and World Trade by Stefan de Vylder Pdf

Author : Joseph F. Francois,Bernard M. Hoekman,Miriam Manchin
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Access
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Preference Erosion and Multilateral Trade Liberalization by Joseph F. Francois,Bernard M. Hoekman,Miriam Manchin Pdf

Because of concern that OECD tariff reductions will translate into worsening export performance for the least developed countries, trade preferences have proven a stumbling block to developing country support for multilateral liberalization. The authors examine the actual scope for preference erosion, including an econometric assessment of the actual utilization and the scope for erosion estimated by modeling full elimination of OECD tariffs, and hence full most-favored-nation liberalization-based preference erosion. Preferences are underutilized due to administrative burden-estimated to be at least 4 percent on average-reducing the magnitude of erosion costs significantly. For those products where preferences are used (are of value), the primary negative impact follows from erosion of EU preferences. This suggests the erosion problem is primarily bilateral rather than a WTO-based concern.

Author : OECD,World Trade Organization
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264429512

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Aid for Trade at a Glance 2019 Economic Diversification and Empowerment by OECD,World Trade Organization Pdf

This edition analyses how trade can contribute to economic diversification and empowerment, with a focus on eliminating extreme poverty, particularly through the effective participation of women and youth. It shows how aid for trade can contribute to that objective by addressing supply-side capacity and trade-related infrastructure constraints, including for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises notably in rural areas.

Author : World Bank Group,World Trade Organization
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9287040133

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The Role of Trade in Ending Poverty by World Bank Group,World Trade Organization Pdf

Trade will have an important role at the global level in generating the growth necessary for reducing extreme poverty to 3 percent and boosting prosperity for the poorest 40 percent by 2030. To identify the most important challenges that exist in maximizing the positive impact of trade on poverty, we need to understand who the poor are, where they are, and what economic activities they undertake. To this end, the study highlights particularly relevant dimensions of poverty: rural poverty in remote areas, informality, fragile and conflict situations, and women. For each of these issues, this study considers the main traderelated barriers and challenges, along with policy responses to address them. It shows the importance of the multilateral trading system and of the Doha Round, as well as the important role of the WBG and WTO in promoting coherence and implementing trade policies in a way that delivers the greatest possible benefits for the poor.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464814952

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World Development Report 2020 by World Bank Pdf

Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented economic convergence: poor countries grew rapidly and began to catch up with richer countries. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, however, the growth of trade has been sluggish and the expansion of GVCs has stalled. Meanwhile, serious threats have emerged to the model of trade-led growth. New technologies could draw production closer to the consumer and reduce the demand for labor. And trade conflicts among large countries could lead to a retrenchment or a segmentation of GVCs. World Development Report 2020: Trading for Development in the Age of Global Value Chains examines whether there is still a path to development through GVCs and trade. It concludes that technological change is, at this stage, more a boon than a curse. GVCs can continue to boost growth, create better jobs, and reduce poverty provided that developing countries implement deeper reforms to promote GVC participation; industrial countries pursue open, predictable policies; and all countries revive multilateral cooperation.

Author : World Bank;World Trade Organization
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464815560

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Women and Trade by World Bank;World Trade Organization Pdf

Trade can dramatically improve women’s lives, creating new jobs, enhancing consumer choices, and increasing women’s bargaining power in society. It can also lead to job losses and a concentration of work in low-skilled employment. Given the complexity and specificity of the relationship between trade and gender, it is essential to assess the potential impact of trade policy on both women and men and to develop appropriate, evidence-based policies to ensure that trade helps to enhance opportunities for all. Research on gender equality and trade has been constrained by limited data and a lack of understanding of the connections among the economic roles that women play as workers, consumers, and decision makers. Building on new analyses and new sex-disaggregated data, Women and Trade: The Role of Trade in Promoting Gender Equality aims to advance the understanding of the relationship between trade and gender equality and to identify a series of opportunities through which trade can improve the lives of women.

Author : Teddy Y. Soobramanien,Leah Worrall
Publisher : Commonwealth Secretariat
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781849291729

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Emerging Trade Issues for Small Developing Countries by Teddy Y. Soobramanien,Leah Worrall Pdf

Emerging Trade Issues for Small Developing Countries seeks to help Commonwealth developing countries adapt to emerging trade issues such as climate change, e-commerce, implementation of the SDGs, and the role of Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises and GVCs . It addresses systemic issues that impact on the participation in the multilateral trading system and WTO negotiations.

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations Publications
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9211127696

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The Least Developed Countries Report 2009 by United Nations Pdf

The Least Developed Countries are a group of 50 countries which have been identified as least developed in terms of their low GDP per capita, their weak human assets and their high degree of economic vulnerability. The 2006 Report focuses on the development of productive capacities for sustainable pro-poor economic growth strategies and an analysis of the progress made on some of the quantified targets of the Program of Action agreed during the Third UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries.

Author : OECD,World Trade Organization
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264235793

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Aid for Trade at a Glance 2015 Reducing Trade Costs for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth by OECD,World Trade Organization Pdf

The Aid for Trade Initiative has allowed for the active engagement of a large number of organisations and agencies in helping developing countries and especially the least developed build the infrastructure and supply-side capacity they need to connect to regional and global markets and improve ...

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821355821

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Global Economic Prospects 2004 by World Bank Pdf

This is the 14th edition of this annual publication which analyses the global and national dimensions of the investment climate for developing countries, in terms of the policy and institutional environment. It considers the key multilateral trade issues and suggests policy options to help raise living standards in developing countries and reduce global poverty. Topics discussed include: the short, medium and long term global economic outlook, including driving forces, commodity prices and capital flows; exports from developing countries, trade barriers and policies to reduce inequities in the world trading system; trade in agriculture including possible changes in subsidies and the potential for liberalisation measures; the temporary movement of labour (within the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)); trade facilitation in the light of post-September 11 security concerns; the role of trade preferences, exemptions from WTO rules and technical assistance to implement WTO trade regulations.

Author : Aaditya Mattoo,Robert M. Stern,Robert Mitchell Stern,Gianni Zanini
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199235216

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A Handbook of International Trade in Services by Aaditya Mattoo,Robert M. Stern,Robert Mitchell Stern,Gianni Zanini Pdf

This title provides a comprehensive introduction to the key issues in trade and liberalization of services. Providing a useful overview of the players involved, the barriers to trade, and case studies in a number of service industries, this is ideal for policymakers and students interested in trade.