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Trade Facilitation in the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA): an imperative to boost intra-regional trade

Trade Facilitation in the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA): an imperative to boost intra-regional trade

18 Jul 2018
Written by Predrag BjelicArticle No. 18 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°78 - Second Quarter 2018]
'Seaweed' pencil shows untapped economic potential of marine resources

'Seaweed' pencil shows untapped economic potential of marine resources

18 Jul 2018
Peru's Biopencil made from sustainably harvested algae shows that the oceans economy is much more than seafood.
From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

From fish to dish – securing a sustainable future for the fisheries sector

17 Jul 2018
Exclusive interview with Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of the UNCTAD.
WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

WTO fisheries subsidies negotiations - down but not out

17 Jul 2018
Reports of the death of fisheries discussions in the World Trade Organization have been greatly exaggerated says the chairman of its rules negotiating group.
Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

Oceans Forum seeks consensus on fish-to-dish solutions

16 Jul 2018
Time is running out to find agreement on ending harmful fisheries subsidies by 2020 but a multi-agency push hosted by UNCTAD aims to inject momentum.
90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop

90% of fish stocks are used up – fisheries subsidies must stop

13 Jul 2018
Written byMukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD and Peter Thomson, United Nations Special Envoy for the Ocean, United Nations.
Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

Botswana greets scrutiny of competition law and policy

13 Jul 2018
Botswana welcomes voluntary peer review of legal and institutional competition framework, underlining its government’s commitment to a fair business environment and protecting consumers
Competition watchdogs and the forces shaping shipping

Competition watchdogs and the forces shaping shipping

12 Jul 2018
Written by Jan HoffmannChief, Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD
Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

Competition policy ensures markets work for people over profit

12 Jul 2018
Governments need to keep markets fair and competitive, so that consumers have access to the best goods and services at the lowest price
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UNCTAD pledges support to Arab free trade quartet

11 Jul 2018
The UN trade and development body signs a memorandum of understanding with the technical unit of the Agadir Agreement – a free trade area between Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia