Economist tweeting on trade & econ devt. Views are mine: RT/❤ ≠ endorsement #regulatorycooperation #tradeinservices #internaltrade #digitaltrade #CFTA #AfCFTA

Joined October 2009
Its been years in the making (and consumed more of my life than I'd care to admit), but yesterday, Ministers responsible for internal trade across Canada signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods (CMRA) cfta-alec.ca/cmra #CFTA #CMRA #RCT
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As a new tool in the regulatory alignment toolbox, it marks an important step towards deeper economic integration + lays the groundwork for greater cooperation between Canadian regulators, & ideally a more harmonized, competitive, & safer economy that works for all Canadians.
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Calling all trade policy wonks curious about the world of consulting... this should be a good one! 45 minutes away... tune in. #tradepolicy #regionalintegration
THURSDAY , Oct 17th at 9 AM ET/1500 CET, @BenShepherdEcon & @TradeEconomista will host a “Consulting and Working Independently in Trade Policy” webinar w/ special guest ⭐️ @stephaniecnoel @EGarnizova & @Paul Baker. Sign up to join us! lnkd.in/eFnYtfXj
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Canadian Ministers responsible for #internaltrade launch new Internal Trade Action Plan #ITAP to drive further progress in removing barriers and irritants impacting trade between provinces and territories. #CFTA #interprovincialtrade #Canada cfta-alec.ca/ministers-meet-…
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In 2022, approximately $528 billion of goods and services moved across provincial and territorial borders– equal to 18.8% of Canada’s GDP. www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dail….
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Looking for a central repository of Canadian inter-provincial (internal) #trade data? @StatCan_eng taking important 1st steps with the launch of the new Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub statcan.gc.ca/hub-carrefour/… #internaltrade #interprovincialtrade #CFTA #CdnEcon
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Join us on 3 July for the launch of "Trade in Services for Development," a joint publication by the WTO and @WorldBank. Opening remarks by DG @NOIweala and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Moderated by DDG @_AnabelG. Registration & programme: bit.ly/3JIhzRR
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Great to see this new partnership! With the AFCFTA deepening intra-_Afr trade&investment, there are major opps to boost services trade .@DavidPrimack .@DWteVelde .@_Prachi_Agarwal .@ODI_trade
.@business - @CaribXport delighted to sign MOU with DG, #Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce & Manufacturers that will help #Caribbean business generate more business with #Nigeria and vice versa. @NigeriaDaiily @miaamormottley @DrKeithRowley @kaminajsmith @AmeryABrowne
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🇳🇬 #Nigeria's National Development Plan highlights the importance of @AfCFTA in transforming the economy. Our latest report explores how the country can leverage #AfCFTA to expand its services market share in #Africa. ✍️: @_Prachi_Agarwal and @DavidPrimack Read more ⤵️

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David Primack (he/him) retweeted
DDG Ellard: The future of globalization is services, digital technology #ServicesTrade #Ecommerce dlvr.it/SlgcHF
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Alice Amsden and Industrial Policy: A Podcast Series lnkd.in/d7UbDZmH
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#ServicesTrade restrictions: transport & logistics services ✈️⤵️ Discover our detailed Sector Notes on: 🔹 Air transport services 🔹 Maritime freight transport services 🔹 Courier services 🔹 Distribution services 🔹 & more! 👉 oe.cd/STRI #OECDSTRI
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The 2023 update of the OECD #ServicesTrade Restrictiveness Index is here! 🔹🆕 Report (with services trade policy trends up to 2023) 🔹50+ Country Notes 🔹20+ Sector Notes 🔹Compare your country & policy simulator tools 🔹& more! Explore #OECDSTRI 👉oe.cd/STRI
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📢📢POST-DOC OPPORTUNITY: New Opening for Postdoctoral Researchers (or near PhD Completion Candidates) on Sustainable Development and Trade at University of Bristol Deadline: February 19, 2023.⬇️ afronomicslaw.org/index.php/…
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This year, tralac will publish a collection of Blogs in which existing #AfCFTA Protocols and Annexes are discussed from the viewpoint of their implications for accommodating the needs of women as traders and as producers of tradeable goods and services ➡️ bit.ly/tralacBlog
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Addressing concrete and specific barriers to #interprovincialtrade.
Borderline city hosts interprovincial food trade pilot canadiancattlemen.ca/daily/b…
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Congratulations to @TradeMarkAfrica!! More exciting times ahead #12ForAfrica #RegionalIntegration #AfCFTA
Replying to @TradeMarkAfrica
Our Deputy CEO @AllenAsiimwe1 is ready for the new chapter. The future of #Africa's trade is green, digital and inclusive #12ForAfrica
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David Primack (he/him) retweeted
Governance for Development in Africa Initiative – PhD scholarship lnkd.in/dWePDizd
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