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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 here.

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9th Global Aid for Trade Review side event: Strategies to position trade at the core of the LDC development agenda

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 27 June 2024 - 12:00pm

27 June 2024,

Organized by UNCTAD, Commonwealth Secretariat, Government of Nepal.

Information here.

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UNCTAD

Commonwealth Secretariat

Nepal

Trade

From the WTO: Ministers approve WTO membership of Comoros and Timor-Leste at MC13

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

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."

News item here: WTO | 2024 News items - Ministers approve Comoros and Timor-Leste’s WTO membership at MC13

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LDCs Participation in Digital Economy Agreements and E-commerce Provisions in FTA (Cambodia) (UNCTAD e-Week 2023)

MTAVARES1 — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Monday, 04 December 2023 - 9:00am

4 Dec 2023

AI-generated summary of the event: LDCs Participation in Digital Economy Agreements and E-commerce Provisions in FTA (Cambodia) | Digital Watch Observatory

Enabling a “Green Seize” of New Trade Opportunities for LDCs: Learning from the Covid-19 response to address the climate emergency (Session host: WTO)

MTAVARES1 — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Sunday, 03 December 2023 - 9:00am

3 December 2023. WTO events at COP28.

Event held during the 51�Թ� 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�Թ� Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat).

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Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)

The Gambia

WTO: LDCs and the multilateral trading system

MTAVARES1 — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Thursday, 22 June 2023 - 3:00pm

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�Թ� 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 here.

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Trade

WTO

Multilateralism

WTO Sub-Committee on Least-Developed Countries (LDCs)

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 31 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Wednesday, 31 May 2023 - 9:00am

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 here.

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WTO

Trade

Productive capacity

From the WTO: Officials from LDCs outline trade priorities at Geneva seminar

MTAVARES1 — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

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 here.

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WTO Seminar on LDC priorities in global trade

MTAVARES1 — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Tuesday, 06 December 2022 - 9:30am

6-8 December 2022.

The seminar will bring together capital-based government officials from least developed countries (LDCs), ambassadors, delegates and trade experts to explore trade topics of importance to LDCs. The participants will discuss the outcomes of the 12th Ministerial Conference, factors shaping global trade and ways of strengthening the multilateral trading system. They will also share experiences on how to strengthen LDC capacity to trade. The aim is to take stock of the latest state of play in WTO discussions, identify current challenges and determine the support needed to help LDCs fully realize their trade potential. The seminar is part of the WTO's technical assistance plan, and it is dedicated for capital-based LDC participants only.

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WTO

Trade

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