UK All-Party Parliamentary Group for Trade Out of Poverty. Co-Chairs @theodoraclarke MP and Lord Jeremy Purvis. Secretariat provided by @ODI_trade.
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Exciting news from the recent @APPG_TOP AGM: @ODI_Global will now lead as External Secretariat of the APPG.
Yesterday, we had our first meeting since the AGM @UKHouseofLords w/ our co-chair Lord Purvis and Secretariat's Director @DWteVelde.
Looking forward to working together🤝
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A really important new UK trade commitment in the new White Paper
"We will stimulate imports from low- and middle-income countries in areas of demand in the UK"
"through a developing country import campaign"
A crucial development policy: odi.org/en/insights/importin…
@APPG_TOP
Read @FCDOGovUK strategy for getting the #sdgs back on track. Launched today. @AndrewmitchMP International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change - GOV.UK gov.uk/government/publicatio…
#ICYMI: Last month we convened top experts to discuss African-European trade dynamics & #Aid4Trade amid a climate-constrained world. Discussions focused on impacts of policies like #CBAM, sustainability standards, and more.
📰Read the summary & outcomes: bit.ly/49BYlZF
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Great to catch-up with a stellar line up after the @APPG_TOP meeting yesterday.
Climate change and policy responses to it mean there is a different trade context for the poorest countries and Aid for Trade needs to evolve to support this change.
Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.
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Mr. @daveghbeer expressed @TradeMarkAfrica's support to African exporters to leverage on technological advances including making intermodal shifts from airfreight to seafreight, harnessing cold chain tech measures to cut transport times & reducing compliance costs.
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Glad to be with impressive trade facilitation colleagues discussing the future of trade relations with Africa, and what we need to do, to future proof progress. #greentrade #digitisation
Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.
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Our CEO @daveghbeer participated in a round-table discussion chaired by @theodoraclarke that explored strategies on how African-European trade relations can navigate climate change regulations e.g. the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, to ensure seamless trade in the future
Key topics discussed: effects of #CBAM, supply chain regs & private sector measures on vital sectors in #Africa like horticulture. Plus, how tech innovations enable low-carbon trade routes & efficiency, and #Aid4Trade's role in helping countries adapt to new climate regulations.
Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.
Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.
The new @APPG_TOP webpage is now live!
In May, @ODI_Global @ODI_trade took over as External Secretariat of the APPG w/ @DWteVelde serving as Director.
🔗Visit >bit.ly/APPG_TOP< for the latest events and discussions on sustainable trade, investment & economic development.
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❝A prosperous, stable and secure Africa is good for the 1.5 billion people who live on this great continent. It’s also good for the UK. And it’s good for the world.❞
Read Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly's speech on UK partnerships with Africa ⤵️
gov.uk/government/speeches/f…
Inclusive and sustainable trade and investment are key to driving inclusive growth and prosperity in #Africa.
Great to see the UK taking this important initiative to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships with #Ghana, #Nigeria, and #Zambia.
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The WTO will be part of the first ever Trade Day at the upcoming #COP28 climate summit. This is an important step towards harnessing trade as an essential part of the solution to climate change. More info: bit.ly/3K7NIT9 #TradeandEnvironment
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Today is #WorldPopulationDay!
#DidYouKnow that the #AfCFTA is the world's largest free trade area with a population of 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion? This game-changing agreement has the potential to lift 30 million people out of poverty across #Africa.
#FDI can be a powerful catalyst for growth & development. We're encouraged to see the UK's $60bln FDI stock in #Africa, despite a drop in global FDI flows, and remain committed to promoting sustainable trade as a tool for poverty reduction.
#InvestInAfrica #WIR2023 @DWteVelde
According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023, international project finance deals targeting Africa showed a decline of 47% in value. unctad.org/news/investment-f…
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Great to be part of the conversation at a roundtable on 🇪🇹#Ethiopia's Economic & Political reforms, hosted by @EthioEmbassyUK, @TheEasternAfri1 & @EthioInvestment
Valuable insights shared on investment opportunities & steps being taken to create an investor-friendly environment.
The #DCTS is a game-changer for developing countries reducing tariffs, simplifying trading rules and benefiting small businesses in 65 countries, including 37 in #Africa.
Great to see the UK leading the way in supporting global development through inclusive & sustainable #trade.
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Last week we launched the UK’s🇬🇧 landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme, met with fantastic women entrepreneurs, business leaders and my counterparts in the Government of Ethiopia🇪🇹
It was a productive trip and I look forward to forging more global trading relationships 🌎
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Glad to have joined a Roundtable on Developing Countries Trading & UK’s Trade Policy at the UK Parliament. Extended thanks to the UK gov't for the launch of #DCTS in #Addisababa & underlined that the new scheme will strengthen economic ties b/n 🇪🇹 & 🇬🇧 @APPG_TOP @ODI_Global
Thank you for joining us to discuss the Developing Countries Trading Scheme @HuddlestonNigel.
Together we can work towards building a more prosperous future for all through sustainable #trade
@ODI_trade @DWteVelde @EthioAmbUK @EthioEmbassyUK @EconMitch @marco4gione @pengelly_tom
🗣️ Delighted to be given the opportunity to discuss the Developing Countries Trading Scheme with @APPG_TOP.
📈 By offering preferential trading with 🇬🇧 to 65 developing countries, we are empowering local businesses and helping countries to trade out of poverty.
