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Tapping the full potential of cotton in developing countries
… producers and those directly or indirectly engaged in the value chain,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said in a … both old and new challenges present in the cotton value chain. First, productivity must be increased to produce …
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Chapter 3: Freight rates, maritime transport costs and their impact on prices
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Climate action means big changes for trade
… to something mainstream," Mr. Lim said, adding that its value is estimated to hit US$12 trillion by 2020. Related … wars are no way to elicit co-operation needed in an era of value chains." "Along with finance and technology, trade acts … a final product needs to assess data from across the value chain, but also that climate action by one player can ripple …
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Unlocking the potential of Haiti’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors
… for investment, improved post-harvest processing, value addition and job creation, particularly for women and … drafting and negotiations advice. Towards higher value and productivity Despite the export potential of … is consumed domestically, with limited processing to add value or improve the income of the many operators along the …
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Global Commodities Forum 2018
… plays in the commodities sector in moving up the value chain, contributing to industrial development (Sustainable … in collaboration with industry, before launching new value added activities. Participants will look at how to …
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Investment and trade are increasingly entwined via GVCs, report says
… are the topic of the UNCTAD report entitled Global Value Chains and Development: Investment and Value Added Trade in the Global Economy . Among other things, … as they are upgraded means that some 28 per cent of the value of this trade – or about $5 trillion – is overstated …
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Cocoa industry reform needed to stop farmers from being left behind
… Cocoa industry: Integrating small farmers into the global value chain , says that the lion's share of the revenues that are generated along the cocoa global value chain accrues to other stakeholders, including …
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COVID-19 and maritime transport: Impact and responses
… Maritime transport underpins global supply chain linkages and economic interdependency with shipping and … global merchandise trade by volume and more than 70% by value. As a result, when disruptive factors such as pandemics … recover from disruptions affecting their maritime supply chain is crucial. This requires a good understanding of how …
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Costa Rica on course for a vibrant and inclusive blue economy
… potential to use resources more sustainably, scale up value addition and enhance social inclusion in these two … added. Making waves Relatively well integrated into global value chains, Costa Rica is making waves by leapfrogging into … in higher profits for actors involved in the value chain. Integrated governance mechanisms “Integrated …