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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Introduction The 2024 World Investment Report (WIR) by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) focuses on the critical role of investment facilitation and digital government in fostering a conducive environment for sustainable investment. The report highlights the…
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The World Investment Report by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) shows a 2% decrease in global foreign direct investment (FDI) to $1.3 trillion in 2023, driven by increasing trade and geopolitical tensions in a slowing global economy. The report suggests…
The Joint Declaration of the 2024 Korea-Africa Summit outlines the key objectives and commitments made by the participating nations. The summit, hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol, brought together heads of state and government from 48 African nations, the President…