RT @EIF4LDCs: ?Live! At @ITU session #Aid4Trade “Sustainable development will only be achieved when #SDG5 on gender equality is achieved."…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:25

RT @equals: Talking about essential private-public cooperation, @BRKotschwar of the @Visa Economic Empowerment Institute says: "Connecting…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:25

RT @ITCnews: In the #Aid4Trade LDC Group session on financial responses to the #Covid19 pandemic, ITC's @tembo_dorothy underlined 4 key are…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:25

RT @OECDdev: Over the years, #Aid4Trade has become less concessional. In 2017, the share of official development assistance loans in A4T…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:25

RT @iccwbo: Key enablers of #trade that can power an #SME recovery: 1? Access to markets -Global Trade Helpdesk 2? Restoring global mobili…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:20

RT @EIF4LDCs: ?We are excited to announce the release of our Trade Funding Insight Series!   The series outlines how #COVID19 will impact o…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:20

RT @OECDdev: Did you know? ? Economic #infrastructure represented the bulk of #Aid4Trade in 2019 ($25 bn), together with economic capacit…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:20

RT @COMESABusiness: #Digitalpayments have proven to be fundamental to #financialinclusion. Creating an enabling environment for the scaling…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 16:05

"We must focus on delivering for people in fragile and conflict affected countries. We must reverse and prevent the further breakdown of stability. Members of the new trade for peace network have an important part to play," said @NOIweala in the inaugural meeting. #Trade4Peace https://t.co/by9yKoslHK
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 15:50

Donor perspective: We recognize that #TradeFacilitation during COVID-19 isn't easy for any country. Donors like the UK have to pivot #Aid4Trade in support of better resilience during the pandemic for small countries, LDCs. - @UKMissionGeneva's Sacha Silva. https://t.co/z6SCbplGvp
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 15:40

Digitalization is fundamental for #TradeFacilitation throughout COVID-19 and beyond. This requires planning and provision of budget lines or creation of cost recovery that meets WTO rules. World Bank with donor partners help provide assistance. -@WorldBank's Bill Gain. #Aid4Trade https://t.co/isInrMOfVX
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 15:30

Private sector view, on vaccines: Initial batch of vaccines are picked up by govt officials quickly from the airport. But what about other shipments after? We need proper trade facilitation. We support programs for countries to digitalize, get up to speed. -DHL's S. Pope https://t.co/IPbFj54v1R
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 15:20

Regional perspective: The Pacific Humanitarian Pathway--a good practice regional access to essential supplies. Pacific Islands Forum is working on a Regional Trade Facilitation Strategy & Mechanism to complement national systems. Need to prepare for future shocks. - M. Falemaka https://t.co/QY2tC4dVHc
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 15:10

A perspective from the national level: Sierra Leone's Trade Minister Dr Sandy said his country encouraged the public to use remote methods to contact Customs. Use of face masks & frequent handwashing at facilities are compulsory. And help for SMEs with a microcredit scheme. https://t.co/0BkGTY0ddy
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 14:55

This time last year, the situation for trade was chaotic. But many then introduced measures to keep trade flowing like simplifying forms, waiving fees, accepting e-docs. In a WTO survey, border agency coop was identified as most important to facilitate trade. - WTO's S. Rosenow https://t.co/8EaVIXkQWM
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 14:50

Olivier Cattaneo of @OECDtrade said the organization is building innovative financing models as the old ones showed their limitations during the pandemic. Some member countries also indicated the intention to increase their financial support for the LDCs, he said. #Aid4Trade
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 14:00

Olivier Cattaneo of @OECDtrade said the organization is building innovative financing models as the old ones showed their limitations during the pandemic. Some members countries also indicated the intension to increase their financial support to the LDCs, he said. #Aid4Trade
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:55

Hanh Nam Nguyen of @IFC_org (@WorldBank) highlighted its multiple blend finance tools as an effective response to the crisis which have succeeded in involving more partners to finance the trade in LDCs. A good example of such tools is called IDA Private Sector Window. #Aid4Trade
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:50

Hanh Nam Nguyen of @IMFNews (@WorldBank) highlighted its multiple blend finance tools as an effective response to the crisis which have succeeded in involving more partners to finance the trade in LDCs. A good example of such tools is called IDA Private Sector Window. #Aid4Trade
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:40

Dickson Poloji said, to respond to the crisis, @COMESABusiness came up with several useful platforms such as the digital payment platform to help MSMEs tackle the payment issue and the platform to facilitate the PPE goods flow. #Aid4Trade
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:35

Dorothy Tembo of @ITCnews laid out many ongoing projects in coordination with the WTO, UNCTAD and EIF to support LDCs' engagement in trade, such as SheTrades outlook, Global Help Desk, and the efforts to improve LDCs' access to finance.
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:25

@EIF4LDCs has been focused on the development of MSMEs, women and youth in LDCs. Even during the COVID-19 crisis, it kept implementing the business continuity plan based on the country needs and ensured the efficiency of the investment, Ratnakar Adhikari of @EIF4LDCs said.
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 13:20

RT @ITCnews: ?Next up at the @wto #Aid4Trade Stocktaking Event: Contributions to Economic Recovery Post #COVID19 through Inclusive Job Cre…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 12:20

RT @UPU_UN: "#Vanuatu is no longer an #LDC. We are honoured to work with @UNCTAD & #EIF, & propose policy recommendations, which will allow…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 12:20

RT @ITCnews: ?11 AM CET - Join us LIVE on Facebook for the #Aid4Trade session on trade intelligence with @UNCTAD, @iccwbo, SECO??, @COMESAB…
WTO Thu 25 Mar 2021 12:20