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Simon Hess

@HessSim

Economist at the WTO. Views and tweets are personal.

 Geneva, Switzerland
Joined March 2014
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🌟 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 👇
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@wto3 Jul 2024
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
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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
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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
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@wto1 Mar 2024
*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. 🌱🤝
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@UKMissionGeneva27 Feb 2024
🇬🇧 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
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@wto13 Feb 2024
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! 🌍
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@wto10 Jan 2024
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
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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
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🔴 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…
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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
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@UNESCAP27 Nov 2023
🌐 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
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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
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@wto2 Dec 2023
The #STDF's latest briefing note calls for stronger #SPS systems to effectively mitigate and adapt to climate change. 👉 bit.ly/49Phw24
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@wto3 Dec 2023
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
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@wto2 Dec 2023
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
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If you are at #COP28 & working on climate, trade & sustainable development, please join this roundtable, hosted by @TradeMinClimate & @TESSForum. A great opportunity to hear from climate community on priorities for consideration by the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate.
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Join this @TradeMinClimate & @TESSForum high-level roundtable at #COP28! Hear leaders from climate and trade communities share priorities for cooperation & collective action by Trade Ministers to achieve climate goals & sustainable development. Look ⬇️ bit.ly/4a280bS
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Focusing on changing the dynamics and supporting new trade opportunities for LDCs - confronting the climate emergency can learn from the Covid-19 response & role of the WTO. Join (or watch lnkd.in/eKTWmXmQ), 3 Dec, 15:00-16:00 WTO Pavilion Blue Zone #COP28
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🔴LIVE NOW: Our discussion on Africa's Green Trade Opportunities. Our panel will discuss priorities for #COP28 negotiations, impacts of new #greentrade policies & scaling intra-African markets under #AfCFTA. 📺Watch the live stream: odi.org/en/events/africas-gr… #TradeandClimate
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🚨 Ep 55 is out now!! We talk #GreenTransition, #IPEF, #China @OssaRalph of the @wto also joins to talk about making the case for trade, #AI and more! Find it here: bit.ly/40NUnsM #TradeSplaining #ListenResponsibly
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Great that .@Alan beattie and others are highlighting this issue.. join us tomorrow if you & catch us at #COP28 trying to change some of these dynamics with a session on a “green seize” wto.org/english/tratop_e/env… .@EIF4LDCs .@IIED .@wto
Dirk Willem te Velde (@DWteVelde) profile pictureDirk Willem te Velde@DWteVelde27 Nov 2023
Important new observations in @ft @alanbeattie on trade and climate, with reference to @ODI_Global's meeting last week on the "green squeeze" with @KeaneJodie odi.org/en/events/avoiding-a… If interested, join tomorrow's meeting on climate and African trade odi.org/en/events/africas-gr…
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Join us 28th Nov, 8:00GMT on Africa's Green Trade opps ahead of COP28, opened by Amb. Amina Mohamed, founder of Trade Negotiations and Investment Forum, Nairobi ( tradenif.org/). odi.org/en/events/africas-gr… .@AminaLIVE254 .@ODI_Global .@TradeMarkAfrica .@ODITrade
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