Economist with expertise in trade, economic transformation & international development. Economic Adviser @commonwealthsec, former @ODI_Global. Views are my own.
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Neil Balchin retweeted
Caribbean & Pacific businesses driving climate-positive change — this is your moment.
🔗 bit.ly/48BWaXV Apply for the Commonwealth Investment Network Accelerator by 31 Oct.
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Digitally deliverable services (DDS) have become a significant part of global trade, accounting for more than half of worldwide services exports and reaching $4.2 trillion in 2023. South Asia has emerged as a key exporter in this sector, with 73% of the region’s total services exports delivered digitally. Expanding and diversifying high-value DDS exports could further contribute to economic growth in the region.
In the latest issue of Trade Insight, @dr_salamatali , Kyle de Klerk, and @BalchinNeil provide an overview of South Asia’s DDS exports, examine recent trends, and discuss policy considerations to support further growth across the eight member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
Read Article: sawtee.org/publications/Trad…
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As the @SIDS4AB Conference begins in @antiguabarbuda, we (@BalchinNeil , @brendan_vickers and @victor Kitange ) share our thoughts to build resilience against three key structural challenges these countries face.
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Neil Balchin retweeted
Least developed countries can use innovation and tech upgrading to boost economic growth and development.
Join the #Commonwealth Secretariat and @UNCTAD on 29 January for the launch of our joint report which explores the critical role of intellectual property rights.
Register⬇️
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The countdown is on! ⏰
Only 5 days to go until the joint @EIF4LDCs and @commonwealthsec hybrid event on maximising the gains from digital trade
Don't delay, register now: bit.ly/3TZ1A4y
In-person registration deadline: October 31
Neil Balchin retweeted
The #Commonwealth Secretariat and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (@EIF4LDCs), are hosting a hybrid event titled:
'Maximising the Gains from Digital Trade: Solutions and priorities for developing countries and LDCs.'
Register here ⬇️
#CommonwealthTrade
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The #Commonwealth is hosting an online event exploring pragmatic ways to address the #connectivity constraints limiting the participation of small economies in global trade.
It will take place tomorrow at 2:15pm BST.
Register your interest 👇
#ConnectivityAgenda #smallstates
Neil Balchin retweeted
On 23 February, join @commonwealthsec for the official launch of its report on a new programme of action for #Commonwealth Least Developed Countries (#LDCs). 👇
The report aims to support Commonwealth LDCs with their preparations for the @UN #LDC5 conference.
#CommonwealthTrade
Neil Balchin retweeted
📉 #Commonwealth countries are estimated to have lost as much as US$345 billion worth of trade in 2020.
📈 @commonwealthsec provides technical assistance to member countries to help boost trade and improve their trade competitiveness.
Learn about #CommonwealthTrade work 👇
Neil Balchin retweeted
💻 Poor access to digital infrastructure & technologies means many developing countries are being left behind.
⬇️ Our new briefing "Digital Reboot: The Case for a Newly Invigorated Aid for Digital Trade" Initiative explores the digital trade transition.
#CommonwealthTrade
Neil Balchin retweeted
Commonwealth countries estimated to have lost up to US$345 billion worth of trade in 2020, according to the #CommonwealthTrade Review on "Energising #Commonwealth Trade in a Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID"
📙 Learn more & explore the report ⬇️
@PScotlandCSG | @WTO
Neil Balchin retweeted
The COVID-19 Policy Briefing Series: Natural Resources, Biodiversity and Climate Goals webinar will discuss a recent study by @commonwealthsec and @intsustainlaw. It will demonstrate how international economic law can help to ensure countries can ‘build back greener’
Register 👇
Neil Balchin retweeted
Today is #WorldHealthDay!
Check out this article on the global rollout of #Covid19 vaccines and how on how least developed countries can have equal & equitable access!
👀Learn more from @dr_salamatali @brendan_vickers, @BalchinNeil & @hilarylunaenos:
▶️bit.ly/39PQ07m
Happy #WorldHealthDay!
Trade can contribute to a fairer, healthier world for all – including by facilitating a more rapid & equitable rollout of #COVID19 vaccines, WTO DG @NOIweala said recently.
More about COVID-19 and world trade: bit.ly/2UgpvAs
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