Trade and economic recovery
Stay up to date with our events and commentary this week on trade and the economy recovery from Covid-19, with a focus on Africa.
Events
Our trade experts
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Dirk Willem te Velde
Director, International Economic Development Group, Principal Research Fellow
Leadership Team, International Economic Development Group, All-Party Parliamentary Group on Trade Out of Poverty
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Impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on Africa: policy implications for navigating shocks and building resilience -
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Managing expectations, redefining success: trade and sustainability at the WTO Ministerial Conference -
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Building a Single Customs Territory: a toolkit -
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How can the new climate finance goal learn from past mistakes?
ODI on Trade & investment
The future of transatlantic climate and trade cooperation
Held in context of the ODI Day at the margins of the 2024 Spring Meetings, this closed-door roundtable event will gather a select group of policy-makers, stakeholders, and technical experts to discuss lessons learned from past negotiations.
Rethinking supply chains and trade architecture in South Asia
Amid geopolitical tensions and slowing growth in major advanced economies, India emerges as a bright spot for global growth and supply chain expansion. Neighbouring Bangladesh and Sri Lanka may also hold supply chain potential. By encouraging regional FDI from Indian businesses and improving South Asia’s trade architecture of FTAs and regional institutions, India can foster inclusive growth to its neighbours.
China and global development: what to read in February 2024
Welcome to the first issue of our China and Global Development round-up for 2024. This month, I have hand-picked a selection of resources that explore China’s influence on the global stage, its role as an infrastructure financier, and trends in Chinese outward investment.
Managing expectations, redefining success: trade and sustainability at the WTO Ministerial Conference
Despite rising urgency for climate action, MC13 is unlikely to yield immediate, binding agreements on trade and sustainability. Opposition from key members and geopolitical tensions necessitate realistic expectations. Success lies in non-binding commitments and guiding principles on national climate policy design while reinvigorating the WTO's role in these discussions.
Harnessing the blue economy for African coastal states through the AfCFTA
Join our discussion on realising Africa's untapped blue economy potential within the AfCFTA framework. Key stakeholders will explore challenges facing coastal industries and identify policy solutions to strengthen these sectors through regional cooperation under the continental free trade agreement.
SITA Newsletter - January 2024
In this edition of our quarterly newsletter, we have curated a range of content to provide you with an overview of the latest updates of the SITA programme, a UK International Development-funded initiative to support the negotiations and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). We also cover recent developments in the world of trade and investment in Africa.