WTO Seminar on LDC priorities in global trade
6-8 December 2022.
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Trade
Maximising the gains from digital trade: solutions and priorities for developing countries and LDCs - EIF and Commonwealth Secretariat
2 November 2022. 15:00-17:30 CEST
Hybrid. The in-person location is Room S2, World Trade Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
"Organised jointly by the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Enhanced Integrated Framework, this hybrid event will explore the challenges and opportunities for developing countries and least developed countries (LDCs) in the digital trade space.
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New UK Developing Countries Trading Scheme
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On 15 August 2022, the United Kingdom launched its new Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The scheme provides duty-free, quota-free trade to LDCs on everything but arms and duty-free, quota-free trade on 85% of eligible goods to most LICs and LMICs.
From the CDP Secretariat/UNDESA: Improved ePing launched
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From the CDP Secretariat/UNDESA: 13 July 2022. An improved version of the online alert system ePing was launched on 13 July, providing a single-entry point for users to submit and track information on product requirement while enhancing coordination among government agencies and the private sector.
From the WTO: STDF Annual Report shows strong partnerships keep safe trade flowing
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22 June 2022. From the WTO: The latest Annual Report from the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), launched on 22 June, spotlights how ongoing dialogue and cooperation among partners have helped developing and least-developed countries (LDCs) strengthen their food safety, animal and plant health capacity and facilitate safe trade despite the ongoing pandemic. News item here.
UNCTAD online course: Trade and gender linkages with a focus on least developed countries
Trade and trade policy can play a key role in fostering a more sustainable and resilient recovery from the pandemic. They also remain a powerful driving force in supporting the global efforts towards the realization of broader women’s economic empowerment and gender equality goals. For this to happen, an in-depth understanding of the gender ramifications of trade policy is necessary to make trade a tool for achieving more inclusive and gender-equal economies after the pandemic.
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From the WTO: LDC trade ministers welcome renewed cooperation between WTO and UN on LDC trade development
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11 June 2022. "WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg of the UN High Representative for Least-Developed Countries signed a partnership agreement on 11 June in Geneva aimed at strengthening cooperation to boost the participation of least-developed countries in the global trading system.
WTO Sub-committee on LDCs Formal Meeting
More information here.
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From the WTO: members discuss LDCs' participation in services trade at the Council for Trade in Services on 16 May
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18 May 2022. The LDC Group at the WTO has highlighted that implementation of the services waiver was one of their priorities for the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) in June. They have made specific requests to improve implementation. See the WTO's news item here and more on the services waiver here.
WTO - The Fifth South-South Dialogue on LDCs and Development
16 May 2022.
Press release here: WTO | 2022 News items - DG Okonjo-Iweala calls on LDCs to focus on most pressing priorities for MC12
Programme
Session 1. The session will focus on the topics that are being discussed in the run up to MC12. LDCs will have an opportunity to articulate their interests and perspectives in the ongoing negotiations. The session will also explore avenues to achieve tangible outcomes that can boost growth and development worldwide.
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