Economic leakages from illicit trade create an annual drain on the global economy of $2.2 trillion – nearly 3% of the world’s economy. "We need a global response", say Pamela Coke-Hamilton of UNCTAD and Jeffrey Hardy of the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade, in a new Commentary and Analysis piece.
Cotton by-products - stalks, seed and the short-staple fibres that ginners and spinners toss aside - can offer new streams of revenue for farmers and entrepreneurs. In his Commentary & Analysis piece, Economic Affairs Officer, Kris Terauds, reviews the lessons learned from our cotton by-products project in southern and eastern Africa.
Government officials, researchers, and representatives of the private sector who want to strengthen their understanding of Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs), are invited to apply for our Online Course on NTMs and Data Collection, which will run from 12 August to 27 September. The deadline for applications is 28 July 2019.
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Made in Africa – Rules of Origin for Enhanced Intra-African Trade
Special Economic Zones
UNCTAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi took office on 1 September 2013.
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