Aid for Trade: Challenges and success stories
The case studies shown below highlight Aid for Trade projects aimed at supporting export growth and increasing prosperity in developing economies.
Bring the spotlight back onto Aid for Trade
Ambassador Matthew Wilson of Barbados, Coordinator of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group at the WTO, calls for the Aid for Trade initiative to be strengthened and reimagined, with a view to achieving shared prosperity.
Overcoming trade challenges in the Pacific Islands
Mr Andrea Giacomelli, Advisor at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat in Geneva, shares how Pacific Island countries are working to improve trade opportunities for entrepreneurs and exporters.
Fast-tracking digital trade growth
Mr Aliyu Bunu Sheriff, Assistant to the President on Export Expansion, shares Nigeria抯 experience in prioritizing digital trade expansion through the implementation of the Digital Trade Protocol of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Role of agriculture negotiations, Aid for Trade in addressing food security
Minister Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana of Cameroon provides his views on the WTO's agriculture negotiations and how reinvigorating Aid for Trade can help developing economies boost agricultural production.
Challenges and trade priorities of LDCs
Minister Warsama Dirieh Mohamed of Djibouti and the Coordinator of the LDC Group highlights some of the challenges and trade priorities of the LDCs.
E-commerce leads to export growth for toquilla straw hats
Marjorie Lorena Reyes Palacios is a co-founder of Ecuadorian Taytta, a family-owned business specializing in toquilla straw hats handmade by Ecuadorian artisans. Marjorie explains how e-commerce has helped Taytta achieve export growth.
Realizing the full potential of Fiji's talent base
Sagufta Janif is the Executive Director at Outsource Fiji and one of Vanity Fair's top leaders driving progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Sagufta explains how Fiji's workforce is providing solutions for international businesses seeking to outsource operations.
Bringing new technology to African farmers
Susan Ndung'u is an agricultural specialist at Kenya's Farm Input Promotions. She shares her experience of working with farmers, helping them to adopt new technology, boost productivity and reach export markets.
Using digital platforms to export Kenya's organic products worldwide
Zilpah Khasiro of Kenya's Joycil Enterprise shares her experience of using digital platforms to export Kenya's organic agricultural products to customers worldwide.
Promoting Nigeria's cuisine worldwide
Winifred Nwania is the founder of Nigeria's Zeelicious Foods. Winifred shares her experience of creating a digital company and her passion for promoting African cuisine worldwide.
Five steps for digital transformation
Assane Diankha is the Head of Trade in Services and Electronic Commerce in Senegal's Ministry of Trade. He highlights some of the steps taken to achieve digital transformation in Senegal.
Bringing speciality coffee to a worldwide audience
Daniel Leong is a coffee entrepreneur who sits on the Board of Directors of Associa玢o Caf?Timor of Timor-Leste. Daniel highlights what the speciality coffee industry brings to the Timorese economy.