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UNCTAD's statement on outcome of WTO’s 12th ministerial conference

UNCTAD's statement on outcome of WTO’s 12th ministerial conference

The UN trade and development body said it looked forward to working with the World Trade Organization to ensure trade drives sustainable development.

Palestinian officials trained on trade policymaking and negotiations

Palestinian officials trained on trade policymaking and negotiations

Training equips experts and policymakers to engage effectively in bilateral and regional negotiations on trade in services.

United Kingdom commits £1.8 million for UNCTAD’s work to ease trade

United Kingdom commits £1.8 million for UNCTAD’s work to ease trade

The funding extends an ongoing partnership that has supported over 25 countries to expedite the movement of goods and strengthen public-private collaboration.

Asia-Pacific partnership creates new ‘centre of gravity’ for global trade

Asia-Pacific partnership creates new ‘centre of gravity’ for global trade

A new free trade agreement, covering a third of the world economy, will eliminate 90% of tariffs among 15 East Asian and Pacific countries and is expected to boost intraregional exports by $42 billion.

Online course to help developing countries negotiate regional trade agreements in times of crisis

Online course to help developing countries negotiate regional trade agreements in times of crisis

COVID-19 has highlighted the gaps in existing multilateral and regional trade agreements in terms of ensuring protection and resilience during a global or regional crisis.

Trade and food security: When an agreement delayed becomes a human right denied

Trade and food security: When an agreement delayed becomes a human right denied

By David Bicchetti, Carlos Razo and Miho Shirotori

Brexit shows why traders need reliable information

Brexit shows why traders need reliable information

By Ian Richards, Economist, UNCTAD

How regional trade agreements can improve access to medical products during crises

How regional trade agreements can improve access to medical products during crises

By UNCTAD Economists

Readying regional trade agreements for future crises and pandemics

Readying regional trade agreements for future crises and pandemics

By Miho Shirotori and Taisuke Ito, UNCTAD; Yann Duval and Runqiu Du, ESCAP; Gabrielle Marceau, WTO

How to craft a strong WTO deal on fishing subsidies

How to craft a strong WTO deal on fishing subsidies

By David Vivas Eugui, Legal Officer, UNCTAD