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UNECE contributes to advancing links between trade and environment in the international trade community in Geneva

… In June 2022, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Members agreed on the  Ministerial … the impact of non-tariff measures on trade in environmental goods and called for greater regulatory cooperation and …

38th UN/CEFACT Forum: Dealing with Supply Chain disruptions: the role of trade facilitation and international standards

… Purpose With supply chains disrupted, trade facilitation is put to the test. Closed borders, … trade sanctions, and emergency situations, call for new solutions to ensure cross-border movement of goods and relief items and to prepare better for emergency …

Electronic TIR framework enters into force across globe in huge boost to trade facilitation

… will allow for completely paperless cross-border transit of goods, under the customs guarantee of the TIR system. The … offices worldwide. For more than 70 years, TIR has made trade faster, easier and more secure. The legal framework … new Annex 11 of the United Nations TIR Convention – will reinforce and expand TIR benefits for global multimodal trade. …

EVAL_Trade_E293EvalReport_June2024

… EVAL_Trade_E293EvalReport_June2024 This evaluation assesses the … It aims to promote learning, ensure accountability and inform decision-making by assessing if and how far trade … colleagues, the project managed to do studies on the immediate effects of the pandemic on trade facilitation and …

UNECE highlights cohesive approach including trade facilitation for the digital economy revolution

trading community to gain the maximum benefits from the e-trade revolution. Through its participation in the UNCTAD … including payment and regulatory processes (for example goods clearance or e-consignment notes - eCMR) and … access to energy and food distribution to refugees. More information on these events is available here: …

UNECE and the Kyrgyz Republic launch the National Trade Facilitation Roadmap 2021 -2025

… Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of efficient trade processes has become clear as a means to allow for … paper-based documents for export and import of essential goods. This vision will be attained through 59 activities … in English and Russian, click here https://unece.org/info/Trade/pub/357445 … UNECE and the Kyrgyz Republic launch …

Africa seeks ways to make international trade cheaper, faster and easier

… import and export procedures are a major barrier to trade and hamper development, especially for low and … seeking to make interregional and international trade in goods and services cheaper, quicker and more straightforward … governance, generate better quality employment, strengthen information technology capabilities and generally modernize …

E144: Development of a Guide to Trade facilitation Implementation

… the guide 18,443   Content updated with 3 additional case stories, and amendments to existing sections WTO agreement … languages      32,889 EA 2: Enhanced understanding by trade officials and trade facilitations specialists in … Total:  79,437    78,858 Footnote 1  The secretariat shall inform EXCOM in case of unexpected developments or serious …

White Paper on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Trade Facilitation

… White Paper on the use of Artificial Intelligence in Trade Facilitation EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Artificial intelligence … and allow for better predictions and associations to inform policy decisions. Ethics and responsibility also play … 2021 press release, available at https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press- …

Trade

… SPECA Project Working Group (PWG) on Trade At the International Conference on Strengthening … decided to establish a SPECA Project Working Group (PWG) on Trade . The PWG on Trade had its first session on 14 …

Studies on Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade

… About UNECE studies on regulatory and procedural barriers to trade are demand-driven, conducted upon the request of … into regional and global supply chains; promotes information exchange among countries on policies and … trace how non-tariff measures (NTMs) governing trade in goods influence end-to-end supply chains and highlight the …

Work Session on the Communication of Statistics

… Document Title ENG RUS Presentation Information Notice 1 PDF 15 Jan.12     Registration Form DOC … the Effectiveness of Communications       Engaging with the Media - Showing Its Value (United Kingdom) PDF 10 Jun.12   … 18 Jun.12   PPT 2 Jul.12 From App of the Day to Yesterday's News (Sweden) PDF 10 Jun.12   PPT 2 Jul.12 Engaging with …

UNECE tools can help deliver on G7 Digital Trade Principles

… UK and the US), took bold step towards reducing barriers to trade by agreeing on the principles to govern cross-border … digital economy's opportunities and support the trade of goods and services, G7 ministers agreed upon driving forward … on ‘Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis’ referring to immediate and long-term measures to address inclusive, …

UNCTAD, UNECE and UNECA embark on project to harness data and statistics for gender-responsive trade policy

… statistics to measure the connections between gender and trade. Trade in goods and services is the engine of economic activity, and … understanding gender differences are often missed: such as informal work and informal entrepreneurs, flexibility of …

UN/CEFACT to advance innovative solutions for sustainable trade at its 30th Forum

… The United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) has … Electronic Consignment Note (eCMR) for transportation of goods by road, which aims at making the exchange of messages … and receivers of goods faster and more reliable. For more information, please visit:  …

Georgia is among the top trade reformers in the region - UNECE study

… paperless trading environment, Georgia stands among the top trade reformers in the UNECE region. This is the main … standard or advance procedures are used. Georgia exported goods worth $ 2.11 bn in 2016, and imported goods worth $ … regulatory and procedural requirements through online information dissemination systems and public-private …

United Nations bodies push for increased global trade facilitation and paperless trade for faster development

… The Global Trade Facilitation Conference 2013, which concluded today in … experts from about 40 countries from around the world. A new International Supply Chain Connectivity Index (ISCCI) , … engaged in international trade transactions exchange information and documents in electronic rather than in paper …

Assessing regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in the context of integration into value chains: study of Kazakhstan

… Assessing regulatory and procedural barriers to trade in the context of integration into value chains: study … approval by the Government. *** See https://unece.org/media/news/388901 United Nations ECE/CTCS/2024/4 Economic and … cent of the total cost of exports. 23. Finally, accessing information about Chinese product requirements can be …

UN/CEFACT to help smaller businesses access international trade through new digital platforms

… Going beyond a national economy to access new markets is a challenge for any company. It requires time … critical in low and medium income countries where trade-related services are less developed, more difficult to … and standards are very critical and it is as important as information technology in terms of trade facilitation,” …

Trade Facilitation

… As the international focal point for trade facilitation recommendations and standards, UNECE … Transport).  This standard is used to exchange structured information between computers and is critical to the … design of commercial invoices for international trade in goods.  The layout key can also be used as a basis for …