Reforming global trade rules key to supporting developing economies
The rules governing global trade are under increasing strain, raising questions about whether the international trading system can continue to support development in an era of geopolitical rivalry and policy uncertainty.
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27 April – 8 June 2026
e-Learning course: Harnessing trade to advance national climate and development goals - 2nd edition
Online
4 December 2025
Workshop to present and validate the national assessment on sustainable food supply chains and trade policy for Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain and Online, Trinidad and Tobago
2 December 2025
Global economy 'on the brink' – launch of the Trade and Development Report 2025
Online and London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
24 November 2025
Workshop on strategy for private sector in Montenegro on trade obstacles reporting mechanism
Online, Montenegro
20 November 2025
Workshop to present and validate the national assessment on trade policies and transport/ logistics systems for food supply chains in Morocco
Rabat, Morocco
7 November – 16 December 2025
eLearning course: Harnessing trade to advance national climate and development goals
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