Publications

This report analyses the tech sectors of 11 African countries and examines factors such as information and communication technology infrastructure, the regulatory environment and the potential impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area.   Key findings include that financial services,...

Les produits pharmaceutiques, les aliments pour nourrissons, les vêtements en coton et les véhicules sont les quatre chaînes de valeur ciblées dans ce rapport. Ensemble, elles vont permettre d’accroître le commerce intrarégional en Afrique, de réduire les importations, de diversifier les...

Good Practices in the Global Apparel Industry provides valuable insight on ways for small and medium-sized enterprises to move up the value chain and away from low-value contract manufacturing.

BRICS countries (Brazil, the Russian Federation, India, China and South Africa) have a fast-growing share in global services markets. Improving services regulations and reducing trade costs will help them tap into their potential, especially for high value-added services and digital trade. ...

A comprehensive risk management strategy is vital to improve the efficiency of border control and import compliance to facilitate international trade. This publication offers a roadmap that shows regulatory agencies in developing countries in particular how to build modern, integrated risk...

Nepal could lose 4.3% of exports because of tariff changes when it graduates from least developed country status in 2026. The removal of preferential tariffs will especially affect the apparel, synthetic textile fabric and carpet sectors. Losses will mostly occur in exports to China, the European...

The Textile and Clothing Sector in Asian Graduating Least Developed Countries: Challenges and Ways Forward

Les coproduits du coton – tels que l’huile et les tourteaux – peuvent contribuer de façon significative à réduire la pauvreté, à créer des emplois et à accélérer la croissance économique en Afrique. Ces produits dérivés peuvent représenter jusqu’à 30 % de la valeur du...

Few studies examine information technology and business process management in Africa. This report, based on research and interviews, analyses the tech sectors of 11 African countries and examines enabling factors such as information and communication technology infrastructure, government incentives...

A review of trade flows, value chain, sustainability, illegality and animal welfare of the trade in Southeast Asian python skins.The paper analyses reported trade in python skins, the added value at each stage from hunting to retail and likely areas of illegal activity (smuggling, false declaration...

This paper provides key information about the North American natural products market with a special focus on selected South American and African products. Natural products in the North American market have experienced strong market growth in the last decade as consumers increasingly demand...

Recueil d'études de cas destiné aux milieux d'affaires, décideurs politiques et professionnels du développement, relayant des expériences réussies de dialogue entre les secteurs public et privé dans des pays en développement.Elle présente les activités pilotées par les pouvoirs publics et...