WTO: Experience-sharing session - Addressing supply-side constraints to boost LDC services trade
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11 July 2024.
Finding ways to boost least-developed countries* (LDCs) services trade was the topic of a session held on 11 July under the WTO*s Sub-Committee on LDCs. The event brought together trade experts, international organizations and other stakeholders to share their experiences. News item .
27 June 2024,
Organized by UNCTAD, Commonwealth Secretariat, Government of Nepal.
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26 February 2024. From the WTO: "Ministers formally approved the WTO membership terms of Comoros and Timor-Leste at a special ceremony held at the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi on 26 February 2024. The respective governments said the ceremony marked a historic day for both least-developed countries (LDCs) and a significant step in their quest to accelerate economic and political reforms."
4 Dec 2023
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3 December 2023. WTO events at COP28.
Event held during the 51勛圖 Climate Change Conference (COP28) by EIF and ODI, hosted at the Trade House (International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Trade Centre (ITC), the 51勛圖 Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat).
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22 June 2023. Greater integration of the least developed countries remains an important priority for the international community. The outcomes of the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference and the Fifth 51勛圖 Conference for LDCs confirm that. The event brings together LDC delegations and trade experts to discuss how the WTO can work better for LDCs. It will bring spotlight on LDCs' priorities during the Annual Conference of the WTO Chairs Programme. More information .
31 May 2023. WTO members discussed initiatives aimed at strengthening the economic output of the world*s poorest countries at a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Least-Developed Countries (LDCs) on 31 May. Angola, Rwanda and international organizations shared their experiences in improving LDCs* economic capacity. More information
7 December 2022. From the WTO: A total of 60 trade experts and government officials from least-developed countries (LDC) are taking part in a seminar on LDC priorities in global trade from 7 to 9 December at the WTO. Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang said in his opening remarks: ※LDCs hold the keys for unlocking the full potential for trade for growth and development of their economies.§ News item .
6-8 December 2022.