Introduction The Creative Economy Outlook 2024, developed by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), analyzes global trends in the creative economy, providing crucial insights into its economic contributions and international trade patterns. The creative economy, encompassing industries…
This Annual Bulletin 2023 on International Trade in Services 2023 was published by the United Nations Conference On Trade And Development. Global services trade has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, particularly following the disruptions caused by the…
Left to Right: Mr. Sand Mba-Kalu, Founder of the International Trade and Research Center and Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the All Africa Intellectual Property (IP) Summit 2024; Dr. Sylvance Okoth, Executive Secretary of the East African Science and…
The Digital Economy Report 2024 published by the UN Trade and Development(UNCTAD), focuses on the intersection of digitalization and environmental sustainability, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive policies that address the ecological impacts of the digital economy. This summary will…
United Nations Commission International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) made a publication on Information and communications technology and the emergence of new technologies continue to create new trade opportunities, as well as new items of trade. UNCITRAL has prepared a suite of…
The Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) on Electronic Commerce, facilitated by Australia, Japan, and Singapore, represents a significant multilateral effort to establish comprehensive rules for global electronic commerce under the World Trade Organization (WTO). This initiative addresses the growing importance of…
Press release by the African Newspage The call for papers is open for the 5th Annual Africa Intellectual Property Rights Summit (Africa IP Summit) under the theme: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): The Catalyst for Sustainable Development Goals in Africa, holding November 28-30,…
The 5th Annual Africa Intellectual Property Rights Summit (Africa IP Summit) under the theme: Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs): The Catalyst for Sustainable Development Goals in Africa will be held November 28-30, 2024, at the M Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. African…
Introduction and Background This report has been prepared by Prachi Agarwal (Overseas Development Institute), Sand Mba Kalu (Africa International Trade & Commerce Research), and Alberto Lemma (Overseas Development Institute). This report examines the impact of the African Continental Free Trade…
Introduction The World Intangible Investment Highlights report, co-published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Luiss Business School, reveals that intangible investments grew at three times the rate of tangible investments between 2008–2023, proving resilient despite economic…