Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantlyThe world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and livelihoods in the region and beyond. It is also dimming the outlook for many economies that had only just shown signs of a sustained reco...
In launching the Global SME Ministerial process, ITC cemented a new international political space for the needs of small businesses. A high-level policy dialogue pushed that global momentum on the margins of the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon.More on the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14)The dialogue took place at the Tra...
The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded early 30 March with ministers adopting a number of decisions as well as making a commitment to continue work in Geneva on key outstanding issues.MC14 concludes with adopted decisions, progress on key outstanding issuesCameroon's Minister of Trade Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, the Chair of MC14,...
Sixty-six members, covering approximately 70% of global trade, have adopted a pathway to bring into force the WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce through interim arrangements while continuing to work towards its incorporation into the WTO legal framework of rules, co-convenors announced on 28 March at the 14th Ministerial Conference taking place in Yaound...
On 27 March 2026, the Headquarters of UNESCO in Paris will host a Priority Africa conference: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to drive sustainable development, organized in partnership with CODEMAO (China based coding Education and Edtech company focused on programming and Artificial Intelligence learning for youth).UNESCO26 March 2026 - 27 March 2026Ev...
AbstractArtificial Intelligence (AI), when scaled responsibly, holds significant potential for healthcare systems. Yet significant barriers to its adoption remain, including fragmented data foundations, regulatory uncertainty, and gaps in governance and workforce capacity. Unleashing AI’s potential to benefit everyone’s health requires the balancing of m...
(Yaoundé) – On the sidelines of the 14th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14), the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Government of Japan deepen their partnership through an official exchange of letters on a project supporting conflict-impacted Palestinians, as part of a new package of initiatives funded by Japan to advance ...
Scope and Objectives of the 2026 Review of IMF Program Design and ConditionalityThis Public Consultation is Open from March 26, 2026–April 30, 2026Take the Survey in: English | French | Spanish | ArabicThe 2026 Review of Program Design and Conditionality (ROC) is the first review to take place since the COVID pandemic. T...
IntroductionThe conflict in the Middle East is testing the resilience of the global economy.The outlook is surrounded by high uncertainty and reflects the interaction of two opposing forces:On the upside, growth is supported by strong momentum in technology-related investment and production, lower tariff rates than previously assumed, and carry-over from r...
On 26 March, the opening day of the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14), the six co-coordinators of the Dialogue on Plastics Pollution and Environmentally Sustainable Plastics Trade (DPP) - Australia, Barbados, China, Ecuador, Fiji and Morocco - presented a ministerial statement and a package of five technical documents. Together, they reflect the progress ...
