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African Entrepreneurship Policy Forum, 13–14 December 2017 (Kigali, Rwanda)

14 Dec 2017
The Forum organized jointly by the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) and UNCTAD gave the stakeholders opportunities to analyze the current eco-system for entrepreneurship in Africa, express and validate policy options related to entrepreneurship.
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Understanding non-tariff measures remains vital to increase global trade, speakers agree at MC11

14 Dec 2017
Trade ministers and diplomats recognize that complex trade regulations must be understood if trade is to thrive and development goals met.
Global e-commerce policy work to continue despite no deal at WTO’s MC11 meeting

Global e-commerce policy work to continue despite no deal at WTO’s MC11 meeting

14 Dec 2017
UNCTAD Secretary-General says talk of inclusive e-commerce and development must go beyond words if developing countries are to reap the benefits.
At MC11, new research shows convergence on rules of origin is happening

At MC11, new research shows convergence on rules of origin is happening

13 Dec 2017

A new study presented at the WTO's 11th Ministerial says countries' rules for determining a product's origin are increasingly similar, which is good news for the global trading system.
At MC11, more than 70% of WTO members give political backing to role of women in trade and development

At MC11, more than 70% of WTO members give political backing to role of women in trade and development

12 Dec 2017

UNCTAD among authors of framework for devising “gender responsive” trade measures supported by 119 members at World Trade Organization ministerial conference.
Fisheries subsidies at the Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference – deal or no deal?

Fisheries subsidies at the Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference – deal or no deal?

12 Dec 2017
Discussions on ending subsidized fisheries took place at the World Trade Organization’s ministerial conference in Buenos Aires.
It is that time of the year… again !

It is that time of the year… again !

12 Dec 2017
Written by Arántzazu Sánchez
Article No. 14 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°76 - Fourth Quarter 2017]
At MC11, Nepal looks to e-commerce to hasten development in Himalayas

At MC11, Nepal looks to e-commerce to hasten development in Himalayas

12 Dec 2017
UNCTAD's eTrade Readiness Assessment of the mountainous nation, presented at WTO's MC11, shows the majority of Nepalese are now online, and that this is empowering consumers and businesses alike.
Setting up and building a National Trade Facilitation Committee in Ghana: a fruitful journey

Setting up and building a National Trade Facilitation Committee in Ghana: a fruitful journey

12 Dec 2017
Written by Bismark Sitorus, Article No. 13 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°76 - Fourth Quarter 2017]
Intelligent trade and technologies: Preparing for the trade facilitation of the future

Intelligent trade and technologies: Preparing for the trade facilitation of the future

12 Dec 2017
Written by Jan Hoffmann, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD
Article No. 12 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°76 - Fourth Quarter 2017]
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