Relevant Web Resources
| 3D Trade - Human Rights - Equitable Economy |
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3D promotes collaboration amongst trade, development and human rights professionals, to ensure that trade rules are developed and applied in ways that promote an equitable economy. This website contains many publications including country briefings on how trade-related intellectual property rights affect human rights, the reasons why US and EU cotton production and export policies are a human rights issue for West and Central African farmers, and much more. Most of these publications are available in at least two languages. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| African Centre for Economic Growth |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) |
AERC is a public not-for-profit organization devoted to advanced policy research and training. The principal objective is to strengthen local capacity for conducting independent, rigorous inquiry into problems pertinent to the management of economies in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) |
| A project of the Economic Commission for Africa The African Trade Policy Centre (ATPC) was set up by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in May 2003. The primary objective of the Centre is to strengthen the human, institutional and policy capacity of African governments to formulate and implement sound trade policies and participate more effectively in international trade negotiations. |
| Region(s): Africa Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS, Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs), Regional Integration and other Trade Agreements |
| Agency for International Trade Information and Cooperation (AITIC) |
AITIC is an independent organisation, based in Geneva, whose goal is to help less-advantaged countries (LACs) to benefit from the globalisation process in general and the multilateral trading system in particular by assisting them in taking a more active part in the work of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and other trade-related organisations in Geneva, as well as the negotiations under the auspices of the former. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Centre for Applied Studies in International Negotiations (CASIN) |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| CREDIT - Centre for Research in Economic Development and International Trade |
CREDIT Research papers |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| CTA - Agritrade News Update |
Agricultural trade issues in future ACP-EU Trade Relations |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Development Gateway |
The Development Gateway is an interactive portal for information and knowledge sharing on sustainable development and poverty reduction. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| ECIPE (European Centre for International Political Economy) |
| Shaping Europe's International economic policy The European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) is an independent and non-profit policy research think tank dedicated to trade policy and other international economic policy issues of importance to Europe. ECIPE’s intention is to subject international economic policy, particularly in Europe, to rigorous scrutiny of costs and benefits, and to present conclusions in a concise, readily accessible form to the European public. |
| Region(s): Europe Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF) |
The main objective of ESRF is to build and strengthen human and institutional capabilities in economic and social policy analysis and decision-making and to enhance the understanding of policy options within the Government, public sector, donor community and in the growing national non-governmental sector. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Eldis |
ELDIS is a gateway to information on development issues, providing free and easy access to wide range of high quality online resources. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| EU Global Player |
EU Global Player presents an independent focus on the way in which the European Union presents itself in various areas of policy as a global player. It provides in-depth background information on key areas of concern in European Union external relations and includes positions and proposals as to how European Union North-South policy can be improved. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| EU-LDC Network Website |
Provides information, analysis and views on trade, investment and aid between European Union, its member states (EU) and developing countries (LDCs). |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI) |
EADI is an independent and non-profit making international non-governmental organisation. It is an active network of 170 organisations with 14 working groups addressing key issues in Development Research, Training and Information. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) |
ECDPM aims to improve international cooperation between Europe and countries in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific (ACP). |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| European Libraries Network for Development (ELAND) |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Florida International University Library |
Trade Resources for Latin America and the Caribbean by the Florida International University Library |
| Global Trade Alert |
Global Trade Alert provides real-time information on state measures taken during the current global downturn that are likely to affect foreign commerce. It goes beyond other monitoring initiatives by identifying the trading partners likely to be harmed by these measures. |
| Global Trade Negotiations (GTN) |
Center for Interational Development at Harvard University. GTN provides a centralized information resource on global trade negotiations. GTN offers an objective entry point to the many trade-related resources on the internet. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| GRET - Groupe de recherche et d'échanges technologiques |
Association professionnelle de solidarité et de coopération internationale |
| Region(s): Others Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Institute for Development Studies - University of Sussex (IDS) |
IDS is an internationally-renowned centre for research and teaching on development, established in 1966. IDS also hosts many innovative information and knowledge management services. |
| Institute for Global Dialogue |
The IGD is an independent South African non-governmental organisation that provides analysis on the changing global environment and its impact on South Africa for the benefit of government and civil society. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Inter Press Service - From Aid to Trade with Africa: Fact or Fiction? |
The international news agency Inter Press Service (IPS) provides independent news coverage of events and global processes that affect the economic, social and political development of peoples and nations, especially of those in the South. IPS aims at bringing "the story underneath" that is not covered by other news media. This website includes articles about trade and investment in Africa as well as economic relations between Africa and the European Union. |
| Inter-réseaux Développement rural |
| International Centre for Trade and Development (ICTSD) |
ICTSD contributes to a better understanding of development and environment concerns in the context of international trade. ICTSD engages a broad range of actors in ongoing dialogue about trade and sustainable development. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| International Institute for Trade and Development |
The ITD is designed to equip developing countries with the knowledge necessary for successful participation in todayâ??s global economic environment, and ultimately aims to contribute to a more harmonious economic relationship. |
| International Lawers and Economists Against Poverty |
The ILEAP Initiative has been formed with the objective of creating a non-governmental advisory/support and capacity building service to assist developing countries in the sphere of trade and trade-related law and policy issues. |
| Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung GmbH (InWent) |
InWent - Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung (Capacity Building International, Germany) gGmbH is synonymous with human resources and organisational development in international cooperation. |
| NETRIS- Network of Regional Integration Studies |
| NETRIS is funded by EDULINK, the ACP-EU Partnership in Higher Education. EDULINK is a programme financed by the European Union and implemented by the ACP Secretariat. The specific purpose of NETRIS is to establish and coordinate a network of ACP Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) working within the field of (comparative) regional integration. The overall objectives of the network are to strengthen the research and training capacities of the partners in the field of regional integration studies, to stimulate mutual learning, shared practices and collective dissemination, and encourage policy relevant research. |
| North-South Institute |
The North-South Institute (NSI) is the an independent research institute in Canada focused on international development. The Institute conducts research on Canada's relations with developing countries and on a wide range of foreign policy issues. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Overseas Development Institute (ODI) |
ODI's mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Overseas Development Institute Blog |
| Commentary by ODI experts Includes comments on EPA interim agreements of 30 November and 28 November 2008 |
| Pacific Trade and Development (PAFTAD) |
PAFTAD is an informal private academic conference series on Pacific trade and development issues and important economic policy questions facing the region. The results of each conference are published in the PAFTAD volume series. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| South African Institute of International Affairs |
SAAIA is an independent, non-governmental organisation which aims to promote a wider and more informed understanding of international issues among South Africans. It seeks to educate, inform and facilitate contact between people concerned with South Africa's place in the world, and to contribute to the public debate on foreign policy. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Initiative (SEATINI) |
SEATINI is an African initiative to strengthen Africa's capacity to take a more effective part in the emerging global trading system and to better manage the process of Globalization. We deal specifically with issues and debates around the World Trade Organisation and Africa's relationships to it. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| The Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit (NEPRU) |
NEPRU is an independent institute for economic research in Namibia, assisting the Namibian government through research in macro- and socio-economic affairs, training Namibians and building an information resource base on Namibian affairs. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Third World Network Africa |
TWN Africa is a NGO which carries out Research and Advocacy on issues of social and economic policy that advances the needs and interests of peoples of African and other third world countries (especially marginalized social groups), a fair distribution of world's resources, and forms of development which are sustainable and fulfil human needs. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| TKN - Trade Knowledge Network |
The Trade Knowledge Network (TKN) is a global collaboration of research institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas working on issues of trade, investment and sustainable development. |
| Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS) |
Tips is an independent non-profit research institution that is committed to assist government and civil society make informed policy choices, specifically in the areas of trade, industrial and regulation policy. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Trade Law Centre for Southern Africa (TRALAC) |
Tralac is an independent not-for-profit company, whose character is shaped by its vision for the region, the actual needs and demands of its beneficiaries and the conditions and realities of the global trade system. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| Trade Observatory |
Trade Observatory is set up by the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) and focuses on trade, globalization and sustainable development issues. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| UNCTAD Virtual Institute on Trade and Development |
| Supports universities around the world working in the areas of trade, investment and development. UNCTAD Virtual Institute is a knowledge-sharing programme designed to strengthen the capacity of academic institutions, particularly in developing countries, to teach and research trade issues. It recognizes and promotes the key role that universities play in building knowledge and skills for the formulation of informed and relevant government policies and business decisions. This website contains resources, discussions and other information of interest to anyone who is involved in teaching or researching trade and development. |
| Region(s): ACP, Others Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS, TRADE-RELATED AREAS, Investment, Development and Poverty |
| WBCSD PRESS ROOM |
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has recently created a press room, where journalists can find press releases, project briefs, bios and photos, FAQs, a speech library, logos and background information on the organisation. |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |
| World Bank Institute (WBI) - Learning Programs on Trade |
WBI's thematic Learning Programs offer courses, seminars, and policy advice. The WBI Trade Learning Program is designed to enhance the capacity of developing countries to put in place sound national trade policies and institutions that would enable them to take advantage of the world trading system and to help them participate effectively in multilateral and regional trade arrangements and negotiations. |
| World Institute for Development Economics Research (WIDER) |
Through its research WIDER seeks to raise frontier issues and provide new and original insights and policy advice aimed at boosting the economic and social development |
| Region(s): ACP Topic(s): TRADE AGREEMENTS |