The Secretariat of the Task Team on International Trade Statistics, under the United Nations Committee of Experts on Business and Trade Statistics, is actively involved in revising manuals on international trade statistics. Established in 2021, the team focuses on enhancing the integration between t

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Explore the concepts of international trade, importing, exporting, visible and invisible trade, and the impacts of globalization on the interconnected world. Learn about the reasons why countries like Ireland engage in trade, as well as the benefits and challenges for businesses. Delve into the bala

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Trade between Nepal and Australia is characterized by a significant trade deficit, with most of Nepal's trade being with India. The trade deficit has been attributed to various factors such as consumption patterns, production challenges, and weak marketing. The COVID-19 pandemic further impacted tra

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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1995 to regulate international trade among nations, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). It deals with trade in goods, services, and intellectual property, aiming to create trade agreements

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The New Trade Theory, emerged in the 1970s, challenges traditional trade theories by emphasizing the role of increasing returns and economies of scale in international trade. It introduces the concept of industrial organization and imperfect competition to explain how countries trade not only based

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Presentation by the Ministry of Trade and Industry on the CARICOM-Colombia Trade, Economic, and Technical Co-operation Agreement, covering key facts, trade with Colombia, non-tariff barriers, and ways to address additional market access under the agreement. The agreement, signed in 1994, aimed to en

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Ancient trade networks such as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade facilitated exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between distant regions. The Silk Road connected China to the Roman Empire, enabling trade in silk, precious stones, and metals. Indian Ocean trade routes linked China, Southeast Asi

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Explore factors that impact voluntary trade, such as currency exchange, international trade specialization, and trade barriers like tariffs. Delve into the importance of resources and how countries become interdependent through global trade, enhancing the global economy through voluntary trade inter

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In November 2018, the Agreement establishing the AfCFTA Select Committee on Trade and International Relations was ratified, outlining potential threats, mitigation strategies, implementation steps, stakeholder consultations, and the strategic importance of the AfCFTA to South Africa. The presentatio

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The post-Brexit landscape for the UK involves significant changes in trade relationships, with key developments including trade agreements, partnerships, and negotiations involving the EU, US, and California. Dr. Matt Beech's insights on the UK's evolving position post-EU exit shed light on the chal

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Explore the concepts of international trade, globalization, and their impact on the global economy. Discover how trade dynamics have evolved over the years, the role of tariffs and quotas, and the implications of trade imbalances. Delve into the effects of globalization and the interdependence of ec

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Explore the trade potential along the Shymkent-Tashkent-Khujand Economic Corridor, focusing on recent shocks, trends in trade between STKEC economies, composition of trade, and barriers to trade development. Discover how Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are enhancing their economic cooperation

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Explore the intricacies of international trade in Chapter 2, "World Trade: An Overview," covering topics such as the Gravity Model, trade barriers, global production fluctuations, and the evolution of traded goods and services over time. Delve into who trades with whom, the impact of country size on

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Explore the world of international trade, foreign exchange markets, trade deficits, and trade restrictions in this comprehensive web quiz. Uncover key facts, trade barriers, economic impacts of tariffs, benefits and problems of exchange rates, and more. Delve into major imports and exports of the Un

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The International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and World Trade Organization, supports small businesses globally in engaging in international trade. With a vision of creating inclusive, sustainable economies, ITC focuses on areas like regional integration, resilient value chains

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Fair Trade and Alternative Trade practices aim to create a more equitable and just global marketplace. Fair Trade focuses on fair prices and relationships for producers, while Alternative Trade emphasizes partnership and respect between producers and consumers. Through these approaches, consumers ca

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The study delves into European regional trade dynamics, focusing on sub-national units like provinces and their impact on trade patterns. Detailed trade flows data across 269 regions in 24 European countries from 2011-17 are analyzed using the gravity model. The significance of geographical level in

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The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) highlights the importance of the Directive on adequate minimum wages in the EU to combat union busting practices. While the Directive addresses some demands related to promoting collective bargaining, there is a need for further strengthening to effectiv

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The Trade Union Bill of 2015 aimed to reform trade unions and regulate strikes affecting public services. The bill faced various stages in Parliament, including readings, debates, and voting. Key aims included reducing union capacity, making industrial action harder, and imposing restrictions on str

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Presentation by Nilima Lal at the International Merchandise Trade Statistics Workshop in Nadi, Fiji focusing on the compilation, analysis, and dissemination of trade data. The workshop emphasizes the importance of relevant information on imported and exported goods, development partners collaboratin

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The paper examines trade trends within the Customs Union (CU) of Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Russia in 2010-2011, focusing on trade creation and diversion effects. It analyzes the impact of the CU on member countries like Kazakhstan, emphasizing the potential outcomes of improved trade facilitation. Ke

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The European Commission aims to replace the current fragmented and complex VAT system for intra-Union trade with a definitive system. This new system, based on taxation at the destination, seeks to reduce VAT fraud, enhance compliance, and bring uniformity to EU supplies. The two-step legislative ap

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Early long-distance trade primarily dealt with luxury items like silk, gold, and spices before 1500. The growth of markets reflects economic vitality and the benefits and losses of trade on society have been analyzed historically. Trade networks connected diverse cultures, with trade diasporas datin

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The knowledge-sharing event focused on building trade capacity, improving competitiveness, and analyzing regulatory frameworks for trade and investment. It emphasized understanding EU market requirements, identifying future opportunities, and providing ongoing support for trade agreements. Various p

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The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has developed Volume 2 of the Manual on Principal Indicators for Business and Trade Statistics to meet policy needs and enhance the reading and analysis of international trade data. The manual aims to benefit statisticians, compilers, researcher

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India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade, under the Ministry of Commerce, is responsible for formulating trade policies, promoting exports, and facilitating trade activities. With a focus on enhancing export performance, the DGFT plays a crucial role in supporting India's economic growth through

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The European Union's institutional framework is defined by the Treaties of Lisbon, European Union, and Functioning of European Union. These treaties establish the EU's objectives, governance principles, and delineate competences. Additionally, EU antitrust law principles are based on the Treaties of

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The Philippine model of trade unionism involves a cycle of union recognition, negotiation, and conclusion, with a continuing duty to bargain in good faith. The trade union structure consists of three levels with one level of collective bargaining. The context of trade unions and collective bargainin

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Delve into the world of international trade with a focus on absolute and comparative advantage, gains from trade, barriers, and protectionism. Explore the motivation for trade, specialization, and productivity gains. Learn about the basis for trade, including absolute and comparative advantage, and

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In this lecture on comparative advantage and gains from trade, the concept of why countries trade, price differences, supply and demand, the Ricardian model of trade, identifying comparative advantage, and critiques of comparative advantage are discussed. The benefits of free trade and how it leads

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Explore the significance of trade data, differences between official and unrecorded trade resources, and the mirroring technique for handling missing data. Delve into main features, official data sources, and alternative methods for accurate trade data. Learn how countries collect trade data, why it

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Delve into the intricacies of two-country trade using the Standard Trade Model. Explore concepts such as free trade, autarky, balanced trade assumption, and the impact of trading on prices within countries. Gain insight into how international trade influences market values and price equilibrium betw

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International trade plays a vital role in the global economy, allowing countries to specialize in goods and services where they have a comparative advantage. However, while specialization and trade offer various benefits, they can also lead to negative effects such as unemployment, relocation, and t

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Explore the trade relations between Pakistan and Sweden based on export/import data from 2018. Sweden emerges as a significant partner for Pakistan in both exports and imports within the EU. Discover key statistics on trade value and trends, including Sweden’s rankings and contributions to Pakista

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Industrial relations in Poland provide insight into trade union membership, employment contracts, and the landscape for self-employed individuals. The country has seen amendments to trade union laws, granting rights to join unions for various employment types. Trade unions play a significant role, w

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The Trade Board Limited, a government agency, plays a crucial role in issuing Certificates of Origin and import/export licenses for Jamaican products. They ensure compliance with trade agreements, facilitate e-transactions, and promote secure frameworks. The mission is to enhance local and internati

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Explore the various facets of UK Export Finance including international trade, investment, trade policy, free trade agreements, continuity, World Trade Organization involvement, and future tariff policy. Learn about trade disputes and market access barriers from Laura Goldthorpe, a key contact for t

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Merchanting trade involves the shipment of goods from one foreign country to another foreign country with the involvement of an Indian intermediary. This concept promotes international trade and is governed by specific guidelines issued by RBI. The transaction must meet certain conditions to be clas

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Amidst a rollercoaster decade of global trade dynamics, the U.S.-China agricultural trade relationship has faced challenges and fluctuations. From the Great Recession to trade wars and the pandemic, trade patterns have shifted significantly, influencing agricultural trade growth. The presentation di

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The Regional Training Workshop focuses on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Compilation, Analysis, and Dissemination, shedding light on the Vision of MSG 2038 Prosperity for All Plan, MSG Trade Agreement, and key recommendations. The workshop delves into the background of MSGTA, its evoluti

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