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21 January 2021
ECA – AfCFTA is up and running despite challenges, Secretary General assures critics
Africa’s journey to market integration has begun in earnest with the commencement of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on 1 January,...
21 January 2021
UNCDF – Join our Central Africa advisory panel on women and digital financial services
UNCDF is launching a call for applications to establish a panel of consumers to advance financial inclusion in Central Africa. Note: We have extended...
21 January 2021
WBG – Accelerating Digitalization Across the Maritime Supply Chain
With ships carrying over 90% of all merchandise trade, maritime transport is an essential but vulnerable component of the global economy. A new report by...
21 January 2021
WBG – Digitalizing the Maritime Sector Set To Boost the Competitiveness and Resilience of Global Trade
Joint report by the World Bank and IAPH to assist ports and maritime transport community accelerate digitalization and minimize ship-shore human interaction and COVID-19 risks....
20 January 2021
UNCDF – Digital Community Entrepreneurs Making Technology Work for Ugandan Rural Farmers
Agriculture has for several years formed the backbone of Uganda’s economy. The agriculture sector employs about 70 percent of Uganda’s working population, yet the country’s...
20 January 2021
ITU Europe kicks off regional preparations for the World Telecommunication Development Conference 2021
Delegates identified European priorities and launched Digital Trends in Europe 2021, a Youth Declaration and a Network of Women Preparations for the ITU World Telecommunication...
15 January 2021
Members of the Asia/Pacific region discuss the steps towards effective implementation of the WCO E-Commerce Framework of Standards
From 12 to 15 January 2021, the World Customs Organization (WCO) delivered an Online Regional Workshop on E-Commerce for the Asia/Pacific region. The workshop was...
15 January 2021
UNCTAD – How science, tech and innovation can help beyond the pandemic
International cooperation on the science, technology and innovation frontiers can fast-track sustainable development progress after the COVID-19 crisis, experts say. The coronavirus pandemic has compelled...
