Expert comment (with Prachi Agarwal, ODI Global) on the EU-India Free Trade Agreement signed in January 2026. It finds that the agreement’s trade and gender provision consists mostly of non-binding commitments that sit under each party’s right to…
In recent years, trade agreements between states have evolved, expanding the topics addressed, including, in some cases, chapters on gender. The general objective of this study is to determine whether the Gender Chapter of the Interim Trade…
The main idea of this paper is that the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone should proactively align with international high - standard investment facilitation rules (especially the WTO Agreement on Investment Facilitation, the Comprehensive and…
The WTO is ambitiously negotiating rules on agriculture subsidies, fisheries subsidies and food security to achieve Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs) such as zero hunger, doubling agriculture productivity and preservation of marine resources.…
This article critically examines the state of trade facilitation in Kenya, highlighting the interplay
between institutional reforms, infrastructure development, and regional integration
commitments. Anchored within the framework of the WTO Trade…
Históricamente la seguridad alimentaria ha sido y es una preocupación tanto para los tomadores de decisión como para los consumidores a nivel global. Garantizar el acceso y la disponibilidad de alimentos, es una tarea que pasa por la producción y el…
Este artículo examina el impacto de las políticas comerciales y los TLC en la seguridad y soberanía alimentaria de Colombia. Se analiza cómo estos acuerdos influyen en el sector agrícola y las comunidades locales, considerando tanto los potenciales…
Cette publication présente les actes de la deuxième conférence internationale sur le thème : « Insécurité alimentaire et énergétique et résilience économique dans les pays d'Afrique centrale » qui s'est tenue au Cameroun en décembre 2024.
Recent research on international trade suggests that economic development and growth occur as countries gain knowledge and learn to produce and export more sophisticated products. This study examines the effect of trade facilitation on economic…
This paper examines the impact of trade facilitation factors on trade flows, with a particular focus on Global Value Chains (GVCs) in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Using the structural gravity model of international and intra-national…