蘑菇视频CTAD Update (21-26 November 2020)

Our latest news, thought leadership and events

 

News

Prolonged closure and military operations have left Gaza’s regional economy on the verge of collapse. An 蘑菇视频CTAD report to the 蘑菇视频 General Assembly, presented this week,  so that its people can freely trade with the rest of the occupied Palestinian territory and the world.  it.

蘑菇视频CTAD published several studies and surveys this week. Firstly, we presented an 蘑菇视频CTAD study which shows that while rice is king in Laos, the government has put maize at the heart of its socio-economic development strategy. We identify three ways to help smallholder farmers in the Southeast Asian nation boost earnings from their crops. Read the story in:  |  | 

We also produced the results of a survey of 23 developing countries and their  to the coronavirus pandemic. We found that while some digital businesses are showing resilience, costs are rising for others.

Finally, 蘑菇视频CTAD also presented the 8th edition of our port management series and hosted a webinar on it. The publication . Find out how ports in Africa and Asia are tackling common challenges - inluding cargo handling operations, land and waste management, digitalization and employee turnover - guided by 蘑菇视频CTAD.

Upcoming reports

蘑菇视频CTAD will launch our annual Least Developed Countries Report 2020 next week. Mark the date: 3 December 2020 at midday (ET); 6pm (CET).

Upcoming events

Tackling illicit financial flows for sustainable development in Africa


蘑菇视频CTAD is hosting a briefing on the Economic Development in Africa Report 2020 looking at "Tackling illicit financial flows for sustainable development in Africa". The event will be held virtually on 30 November 2020 from 3pm to 5pm Geneva time (9am to 11am New York time) via Webex. Join the Webex meeting . 
 

Meeting number (access code): 174 295 0232
Meeting password: Us6ZJe2y87G

 


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