Trade & Regional Integration

Private sector development and the facilitation of trade, often through better regional integration and agreements, help to build a stronger global market place and fuel development across borders.

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TBT INSIGHT: METROLOGY, by the TBT Programme

Caroline Garcia uploaded a new Document | 22 January 2015

tbt_programme_insight_metrology.pdf 1.07 MB

In the attached document, the key elements of metrology are presented. Mr Mourad Ben Hassine, Chair of the Intra-African Metrology System (AFRIMETS), outlines the key elements of metrology including definition, structure, and main challenges facing African countries. Mr Ian Dunmill, Deputy Director...

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Group: Private Sector and Trade
TBT INSIGHT: ACCREDITATION, by the TBT Programme

Caroline Garcia uploaded a new Document | 22 January 2015

tbt-prog-insight-accreditation.pdf 1.32 MB

In the attached document, the key elements of accreditation including its definition, challenges, main actors involved and future developments in the sector on the African continent are presented in the interview of Mr. Ron Josias, African Accreditaiton Cooperation (AFRAC) Chair. Dr Hermogène...

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Group: Private Sector and Trade
Organic Agriculture and Food Security in Africa

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

ditcted200715_en.pdf 463.72 KB

Publication Date: 2008 This study examines the relationship between organic agriculture and food security in Africa, particularly East Africa, which is where UNCTAD and UNEP have, through their joint Capacity-Building Task Force on Trade, Environment and Development (CBTF), have been implementing a...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Green Carbon: Black Trade Report

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

green_carbon_black_trade_small.pdf 13.27 MB

Publication Date: September 2012 This Rapid Response Report looks at the illegal logging trade, which makes up 50 to 90 per cent of logging in key tropical countries of the Amazon basin, Central Africa and South East Asia. It shows that it is being carried out by organized crime and is threatening...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Greening Trade Imperative for Sustainable Development

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

greening_trade.pdf 11.42 MB

Publication Date: May 2013 This report argues that greening global trade is a vital step towards achieving sustainable development, and developing countries with abundant renewable resources are well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities to increase their share in international markets for...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
South-South trade in renewable energy: a trade flow analysis of selected environmental goods

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

-south-south_trade_in_renewable_energy-_a_trade_flow_analysis_of_selected_environmental_goods-2014south-southtrade.pdf 2.72 MB

Publication Date: June 2014 This report reveals how South-South trade can be a catalyst in the production and trade of many environmental goods and services. It highlights the need for targeted investments, enabling policies, and capacity building that enhance the ability of developing countries to...

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Group: UN Environment Programme - Environment for Development
Meeting the International Market Requirements in Timber Sector

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

report_-_meeting_the_international_market_requirements_in_timber_sector_seminar.pdf 2.92 MB

WWF-Malaysia and STIA jointly organised a one-day seminar entitled "Meeting the International Market Requirements in Timber Sector" on the 12th of June 2014. The seminar aimed to share knowledge and experience with stakeholders on the need of demonstrating legality and sustainability on wood and...

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Group: Sustainable Forests for the Future
final report

Diane KELECOM updated the Document | 24 December 2014

final_report_279408_sept_2013.pdf 3.11 MB

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Group: Sustainable Forests for the Future
Promoting Eco-labelling in the Pacific by the TBT Programme

Caroline Garcia posted Information | 11 December 2014

The FAO[1] defines Ecolabelling as a market-based tool to promote the sustainable use of natural resources. Ecolabels are seals of approval given to products that are deemed to have fewer impacts on the environment than functionally or competitively similar products. An ecolabel is a tag or label...

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Group: Private Sector and Trade
final report

Ulrich Hipler uploaded a new Document | 2 December 2014

final_report_279408_sept_2013.pdf 3.11 MB

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Group: Sustainable Forests for the Future

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