Uganda’s Services Coalition Finds Strength in Numbers
By George Walusimbi-Mpanga, Uganda Services Exporters’ Association
For very small service firms in Uganda, forming a coalition gave them a collective voice, resources and influence with trade negotiators.
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The Trade Debate Needs the Voice of Business
By Fabrice Lehmann, Evian Group
Business can do more to build public understanding of the benefits of the multilateral trading system.
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Good Governance Opens New Doors to Advocacy
By Christopher Simpson interviews Michel Kostecki, Professor at the University of Neuchâtel
For a model of good governance in trade policy, “make it open, make it fair. And make it inclusive”, says Michel Kostecki.
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Identifying Business Interests in WTO Services Talks
By Linda Schmid, ITC
Developing country businesses can shape their trade future. What it takes: knowing the market, spotting the barriers and voicing interests in the right channels.
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Why Coalitions?
By Doreen Conrad, ITC
Services players in several developing countries are setting up coalitions for collaboration to boost the sector.
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Trade Development: Involving the Business Community
By J. Denis Bélisle
Market access and a rule-based world trading system are prerequisites for trade growth. But alone, they generate no trade at all — traders do. Let’s help the private sector to become the active trade development player it ought to be.
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Invest in Business Advocacy for WTO Negotiations
By Peter Naray
In more than half the world, business interests are not sufficiently integrated into national trade negotiating positions. This can lead to governments agreeing to trade rules under which, afterwards, their firms may not be able to do business. Instead, informed, timely and targeted business advocacy can help countries conclude beneficial agreements.
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Influencing Market Standards: A Voice for Developing Countries
By Shyam K. Gujadhur
Today’s strict food and agricultural standards have been set largely by developed countries. While these standards are there to protect consumers, sometimes the bars are set so high that they become non-tariff barriers. To gain greater access to export markets, developing countries can influence international standards, and use the rules of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures to their advantage.
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Why Business Needs to Know More About WTO Rules
WTO rules are increasingly being adapted as national trade laws. Businesses can help shape the rules as they develop — if they are committed to dialogue. Below, ITC answers some frequent questions it receives on the subject.
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A Well-informed Business Community: Moving Towards Advocacy
Since Seattle, the business community has shown remarkable growth in becoming better informed about the evolving multilateral trading system. This article traces the path of business dialogue with government, moving from consultation to participation to advocacy.
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Case from an LDC: Business Advocacy in Practice
Business advocacy on trade — supported by a broadly-based network of business sectors — can raise the level of ambition and achievement in the world trading system.
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Business Advocacy: Setting Strategies that Influence Trade Policy
Businesses in developing countries, not just developed ones, have been able to advocate successfully to improve their competitive position in international markets. This article provides real-life examples and a road map to help businesses shape effective advocacy strategies.
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