Things seem subdued, if not pessimistic, in the world of trade. While the heated talk of global currency wars has cooled to some extent, major imbalances remain. The success of the Doha Round is still not assured. And although protectionist pressures...

The new dynamism and forces of economic growth in developing countries are in contrast to the low growth rates and uncertainty being felt in developed countries. While it is not possible to anticipate whether the pace of growth in the South will...

The 8th TPO Network Conference and Awards, held in Mexico City on 13–15 October 2010, highlighted the need for trade promotion organizations (TPOs) and the businesses they support to adapt to the impact of the global economic crisis.The biennial...

A collaboration between the Rainforest Alliance, Unilever and the Kenya Tea Development Agency is changing the global tea industry.In December 2009, for the first time, a group of 12,500 smallholder tea farmers achieved Rainforest Alliance certification...

For many years Colombian Coffee has being recognized as one of the most important coffee producers in the world. In response to changes in the global coffee market, the Colombian Coffee Growers’ Federation has successfully adapted its supply chain...

Under the umbrella of Vinos de Chile, the Chilean wine industry identified the need to strengthen the sustainability of the country’s wine sector. In May 2010, the association’s technical branch, Consorcios del Vino, launched the Wines of Chile...

The long-term impact of the changing trade landscape on global value chains is being shaped by changes in standards regimes, exchange rates, investment flows and other key determinants such as climate change. While trading with fast-growing emerging...

Increasingly, as European manufacturers face fierce competition from new Asian sources, suppliers are looked to as sources of competitive advantage. This article discusses the strategic role that differentiated purchasing and supply management represents...

In a market where customers are more demanding than ever and resources are scarce, achieving excellence in the supply chain is increasingly challenging. With the mandate to provide technical cooperation in the area of international trade promotion...

Resources on trade and export development for exporters, trade support institutions and policy-makersMarket Access, Transparency and Fairness in Global TradeExport Impact For GoodDeveloping countries need to export more in order to boost growth,...