International Trade Working Paper
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- Commonwealth Trade Policy Discussion Papers
The International Trade Working Paper series promptly documents and disseminates
reviews, analytical work and think-pieces to facilitate the exchange of ideas and to stimulate
debates and discussions on issues that are of interest to developing countries in general and
Commonwealth members in particular. The issues considered in the papers may be evolving
in nature, leading to further work and refinement at a later stage.
- ISSN: 24133175 (online)
- https://doi.org/10.14217/24133175
Advancing the Work Programme on Small Economies in the Post-Nairobi Context
The paper seeks to identify key issues and priorities for small states in the WTO in relation to advancing the Work Programme on Small Economies (WPSE), of which affirmation was made at the Nairobi Ministerial Conference. The paper provides guidance and policy options for a work programme for small states and explores new approaches to advancing the work to be undertaken.
Keywords: World Trade Organization’s Work Programme on Small Economies, SDGs, Nairobi Ministerial Conference, small states, COP21
JEL:
F13: International Economics / Trade / Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations;
O19: Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth / Economic Development / International Linkages to Development; Role of International Organizations;
O1: Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth / Economic Development