WTO members have shared two new submissions on food and agriculture, aimed at finding compromise ahead of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in March.Members discussed the new submissions, one shared by Indonesia and the other by the African Group, at a meeting of the Committee on Agriculture in Special Session on 30 January, alo...
WTO members on 3 February considered next steps in advancing work on WTO reform in the lead-up to the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) scheduled to take place in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in March 2026. The facilitator on WTO reform, Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, announced that he will launch a reform month on 5 February aimed at discussing a post-MC14 ...
For decades, the Gambia’s economy has run by exporting raw materials and importing finished products. As the economy evolves, more local providers are offering goods and services that Gambian businesses need at home. The problem is how to link up these businesses. As part of its efforts to boost Gambian tourism, the International Trade Centre (ITC) c...
3rd February, 2026, New Delhi: The Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 was launched today, opening applications for youth-led startups across India developing innovative and practical solutions that promote responsible consumption, aligned with the Government of India’s Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The launch took place ...
APEC economies called for deeper policy coordination and practical cooperation on science, technology and innovation as artificial intelligence (AI) and other frontier technologies accelerate economic transformation across the Asia-Pacific.“Currently, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is gaining momentum. Frontier techn...
The WTO Fish Fund opened its second Call for Proposals on 2 February, inviting developing and least-developed country (LDC) WTO members that have ratified the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies to apply for project grants aimed at supporting their implementation of the Agreement.Eligible WTO members can submit proposals by 24 April via the application portal...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2026—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved financing to revamp India’s network of skills training institutes to better align with labor market needs and open up more job opportunities for the millions of graduates entering the workforce.Jobs are central to India’s growth trajectory, competitiveness, and meeting ...
The OECD has released updated guidance by the Inclusive Framework on BEPS, aimed at improving tax certainty by helping tax administrations and taxpayers resolve cross-border tax treaty disputes in an efficient, effective and timely manner.The Manual on Effective Mutual Agreement Procedures (MEMAP): 2026 Edition serves as a roadmap for navigating ...
APEC is launching its 2026 agenda in Guangzhou as officials from the 21 member economies gather from 1 to 10 February for the First Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings.China, serving as host economy this year, has set the theme “Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together” signaling its commitment to deepen regional integration and...
OverviewRecent data suggests continued global economic resilience, despite early signs of softening in some countries. Although global trade continues to hold up, forward-looking indicators suggest mixed performance across regions. Table of Contents Monthly Highlights ..........................................2 Special Focus ..........
