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April 14, 2021
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Here’s why China’s trade deal with Mauritius matters
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Author: Lauren Johnston, Research Associate, SOAS China Institute & Marc Lanteigne, Associate Professor of Political Science, UiT: The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø
Beijing approaches regional trade policies via small states first, such as New Zealand.
Given the complexity of reaching an agreement with the EU, Beijing instead focused on free trade talks with non-EU European economies.
March 29, 2021
You are here: Home / EUGlobe / 6 reasons why Africa’s new free trade area is a global game changer
6 reasons why Africa’s new free trade area is a global game changer
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Author: Caroline Kende-Robb, Senior Fellow, African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
• AfCFTA, the largest global free trade area by countries participating, could transform the continent’s economic prospects.
• It aims to be a model of cross-border cooperation in an era of growing isolationism.
• The agreement must overcome implementation challenges to realize its many benefits.
12 trade tasks to prioritize in 2021
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Author: Sean Doherty, Head, International Trade and Investment, World Economic Forum & Kimberley Botwright, Community Lead, Global Trade and Investment SI, World Economic Forum
The new director-general at the WTO will have a raft of challenges on their desk – here are our suggestions for one task a month to focus on this year.
The time is ripe for a global conversation about best-practices for industrial policy and sustainable recovery from COVID-19.
Countries should align on trade actions to support climate ambition before they gather at year’s end to advance the Paris Agreement.