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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Introduction This paper was published by the World Bank Group examines the impact of industrial policies on international trade. It highlights the importance of understanding the effects of these policies, particularly in the context of Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs). The…
Introduction The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its Annual Report 2023, highlighting the organization’s efforts to promote sustainable strategies for people, planet, and prosperity. The report emphasizes the challenges faced by developing countries in the wake…
Introduction The Vienna Programme of Action (VPoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) aims to promote rapid and inclusive economic development among LLDCs. The VPoA prioritizes several key areas, including regional integration and cooperation, structural economic transformation, and means of implementation.…