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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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The role of Development Finance Institutions in addressing food security in vulnerable contexts -
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The ‘green squeeze’: an explainer -
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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?
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Africa’s green trade opportunities: policy insights for aligning trade and climate action
The Africa Climate Summit was a significant event that brought together policymakers, businesses, civil society, and experts to discuss the intersection of trade and climate action. The importance of addressing climate change challenges in Africa underscores the need for inclusive and sustainable trade policies. Trade negotiations and investment have the potential to support social development by creating jobs, reducing poverty, and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
The ‘green squeeze’: an explainer
Africa’s green trade opportunities: policy insights for aligning trade and climate action
Africa faces growing climate impacts while its trade is affected by green trade measures. Join us for a thought-provoking event exploring Africa's green trade opportunities and the policy insights needed to align trade with climate action. As COP28 takes place in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December, this event comes at a critical time when trade is in the spotlight as a key contributor to global climate goals.
Avoiding a “green squeeze” and advancing new trade opportunities for LDCs
Join this timely virtual event focused on supporting Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in navigating the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging green trade measures, such as CBAM.
BII at 75: future directions
British International Investment (BII), founded in 1948, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. BII (formerly known as CDC) has undergone significant changes over the past 25 years. At least four debates will be crucial in shaping BII’s future activities.
APPG roundtable explores the future of African-European trade
On October 23, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Trade Out of Poverty (APPG TOP), in collaboration with ODI, convened a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the evolving trading dynamics between African countries and Europe.