Economist at the WTO. Views and tweets are personal.
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Simon Hess retweeted
🌟 In Case You Missed It! 🌟
The EIF Phase Two Report was launched at the EIF Steering Committee meeting last Friday.
It highlights our support for sustainable and inclusive trade for LDCs from 2016 to 2023.
🔗 Read the Report here: bit.ly/3LavmRv
More info 👇
At the @EIF4LDCs Steering Committee meeting last week, Director-General @NOIweala launched the EIF Phase Two & 2023 Annual Report. Learn about the EIF's initiatives and their impact in the least developed countries: bit.ly/4eKVfVQ
Looking forward to the conversation & hearing from partners working in #shea #digitaltrade & #SheTrades & discussions on findings of the review of the @EIF4LDCs Empower Women Power Trade initiative!
⏰ Join us this Tuesday at 10:00 (GVA time) for the "Joint conversation of the WTO and the EIF on gender and women’s economic empowerment"!
Online participation : bit.ly/4cmYKAe
We very much look forward to your participation! 🌟
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#IWDMonth Save the Date! 🗓️Join us on 26th March from 10:00 to 11:30 Geneva time for a special event jointly organized by the WTO and the EIF on Gender and women’s economic empowerment!
Online participation registration link: bit.ly/4cmYKAe
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The EIF is delighted to have played a role in enhancing the capacity development for sustainable tourism in #SierraLeone, including supporting improvements to tourism facilities at the @MargaiUnivers. 🏨🏖️
@peterdonelan
MTCA, @touristboardsl with support from @EIF4LDCs commissioned & handed over the rehabilitated 24 bedroom hotel, and 6 classrooms to Milton Margai Technical University, Brookfields Campus.
@PresidentBio
@NabeelaTunis
#Tourism4All
#tɔrizmnaɔlmanbiznɛss
#explorefreedom
Simon Hess retweeted
*Breaking*
#WTOMC13AbuDhabi concludes with outcomes on development, e-commerce work programme and moratorium, and dispute settlement reform. Members have reaffirmed their commitment to continue working on outstanding issues.
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Thank you 🇬🇧 for your contribution of 1 million CHF to the EIF! We believe this will further enhance inclusive trade and foster sustainable economic growth for the LDCs. 🌱🤝
🇬🇧 is proud to announce a new 1m CHF funding contribution to the Enhanced Integrated Framework, the only fund dedicated to helping Least Developed Countries trade around the world 🌍
Our partnership is a powerful force for growth and poverty reduction. @EIF4LDCs #WTOMC13AbuDhabi
Simon Hess retweeted
Norway pledges NOK 20 million to support sustainable economic growth in LDCs through EIF #LDC dlvr.it/T2gzsL
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Breaking News! 🎉
This week marks a milestone for the #Comoros, successfully passing a pivotal phase in the journey towards WTO accession.
WTO accession support has been a major focus of EIF support in the country over the years🤝
Kudos to the Comoros on this achievement! 🌍
WTO members negotiating the accession of Comoros agreed on 9 January on the terms of the country's WTO membership. Comoros' accession package is now set for formal adoption at MC13.
More: bit.ly/48MQjM3
Congratulations to #Bhutan on today’s graduation from #LDC status! Read more on #trade implications here wto.org/english/res_e/booksp… #MovingForward #Development #GrossNationalHappiness
Simon Hess retweeted
Interested in how LDCs are implementing digital trade initiatives?
Join the @EIF4LDCs-@UNDP-@UPU_UN session for insights from partner agencies on successful eCommerce projects, utilizing existing structures for enhanced impact in LDCs.
#UNCTADeWeek: unctad.org/eweek2023
Simon Hess retweeted
🔴 Happening at #COP28: Key elements of a #JustTransition that leave no one behind! 🌱
How do we balance environmental goals with social and developmental objectives?
📺 Join the discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=R7ld8qhl…
Simon Hess retweeted
Join the discussion at the @UNESCAP, @UNCTAD, @UNIDO joint session unveiling the Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report 2023 📈
Explore the transformative power of digital trade and investment for sustainable development.
🔗 unctad.org/eweek2023 #UNCTADeWeek
🌐 Ready to shape the future of the #digitaleconomy? 🚀
🙌 Join us for the launch of the @UNESCAP-@UNIDO-@UNCTAD #AsiaPacific Trade and Investment Report 2023 at #UNCTADeWeek 2023. 🌍
Save your spot here 👉 bit.ly/47Qslzf
Simon Hess retweeted
Assess and report on #Scope3 emissions with @ITU @GSMA @GeSIConnect guidance for operators to reduce their value chain emissions resulting from both the supply chain and customers itu.int/en/action/environmen…
#GreenDigitalAction #COP28
ALT front cover of the ITU GSMA GeSI Scope 3 guidance for telecommunication operators
Simon Hess retweeted
Happening soon: Spotlight on a just transition for least-developed countries. Tune in for an important discussion with WTO DDG @Paugam_Commerce on shifting away from a "green squeeze" to a "green seize". Livestream: bit.ly/3QWoMRa #TradeHouseCOP28
#TheGambia Hon. Minister of Environment highlights how environmental aspects are being mainstreamed across the board, including into #trade. Highlighted the support of @EIF4LDCs in this process!
Happening now -join us online or in the room #Cop28
Interested in #trade #climate and #development at #cop28. Join us at the Trade House (Building 88) or connect online lnkd.in/eKTWmXmQ 15:00 UAE time. #Finland #Gambia @WTO #OHRLLS #UNFCCC @ODI_Global @EIF4LDCs @IIED #LDCs
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Spotlight on a just transition for least-developed countries: Tune in on 3 Dec for an important discussion with WTO DDG @Paugam_Commerce on shifting away from a "green squeeze" to a "green seize". Livestream: bit.ly/3QWoMRa #TradeHouseCOP28
Interested in #trade #climate and #development at #cop28. Join us at the Trade House (Building 88) or connect online lnkd.in/eKTWmXmQ 15:00 UAE time. #Finland #Gambia @WTO #OHRLLS #UNFCCC @ODI_Global @EIF4LDCs @IIED #LDCs