Foreign Trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories because there is a need or want of goods or services.In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product (GDP). While international trade has existed throughout history (for example Uttarapatha, Silk Road, Amber Road, scramble for Africa, Atlantic slave trade, salt roads), its economic, social, and political importance has been on the rise in recent centuries. Carrying out trade at an international level is a complex process when compared to domestic trade. When trade takes place between two or more nations …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 September 2024 English
Senegal faces difficult decisions as it navigates a transition to becoming an exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with a pipeline of new projects, largely targeting Europe. The need to …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 18 September 2024 French
Senegal faces difficult decisions as it navigates a transition to becoming an exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with a pipeline of new projects, largely targeting Europe. The need to …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 September 2024 English
This report explores the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, especially the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam, using insights from stakeholders and research. It covers …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 27 August 2024 English
This report analyzes the progress made by Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) signatories on shifting international public finance away from fossil fuels and into clean energy. It finds that although …
CETP Wide-ranging loopholes for “economic, foreign, trade and development policy interests of Switzerland …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 August 2024 English
Detailing the current production, trade, and regulatory landscape to inform critical raw materials strategies of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS).
reforms were launched to open the country up to foreign trade and investment. It marked the integration of …
Global Risk Institute in Financial Services · 7 August 2024 English
The resulting K-recession would A comparison of the risk factors using the disproportionately impact low- and lower- GRAFTi framework of the recession of the early income households that depend on …
Technology, 1978, under Deng Xiaoping, the passing of Engineering, and Mathmatics (STEM), the Open Door Policy led to inflows of foreign … trades, transport, and agriculture and agri- capital, technology, and management know- food applicants.i Employment in the …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 30 July 2024 English
This report examines the proposed United Kingdom Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in the context of the European Union's CBAM and the United Kingdom's relationship with trading partners. It assesses impacts …