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Project tackles non-tariff barriers in Africa

21 Mar 2019

With the African Continental Free Trade Area just one ratification away from entry into force, a project gets to work on a new online tool for reporting and resolving trade barriers.

Can developing nations compete in a digital world?

20 Mar 2019

People want in on e-commerce for simple reasons - choice, ease, speed, cost, convenience. Yet not everyone benefits equally, especially in least developed countries.

Gender and trade spotlighted at UN Commission on Status of Women

15 Mar 2019

An UNCTAD and Gender Trade Coalition event at the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women called for more gender fairness in trade policy.

Making African cross-border trade cheaper, easier and faster: Highlights from the First African Forum for National Trade Facilitation Committees

13 Mar 2019

Written by: By Pamela Ugaz and Sijia Sun
Article No. 34 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°81 - First Quarter 2019]

Innovation in sanitation matters - here's why

13 Mar 2019

Written by:
Huda Elasaad, Chief Technology Officer, change:WATER Labs

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