This report focuses on the following for trade in services: peculiarities and key concepts; unveiling the dual importance of trade in services; key challenges for policy makers ; International trade...
The creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provides a unique opportunity to boost growth, cut poverty, and reduce Africa’s dependence on the boom and-bust commodity cycle. A World...
The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Cambodian economy—where the growth slowdown was among the most pronounced in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region—lies in the country’s growth generating...
When assessing the impact of the dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs), it is easy to overlook the truly dimension of their contribution...
This study focuses on: analyzing the different international agreements regulating trade in services in Africa ( covering at least one mode of supply); determining whether and to what extent, in addition...
Services - ranging from transport and telecommunications to health and education - account for an overwhelming share of overall economic activities, generating more than two-thirds of gross domestic product...
Despite its increasing importance worldwide, trade in services remains to be less transparent, more restrictive and more procedurally burdensome than trade in goods. Brazil’s significant evolution in the...
This study focuses on analyzing the different international agreements regulating trade in services in Africa. From the outset, this study recognizes that the gradual liberalization of trade in services...
This note describes how the Services Trade Restrictiveness Database (STRD) has been updated and expanded to African countries which have been traditionally underserved by the database. In addition, and...
Based on a novel approach to measuring the cost of trade in services for Modes 1 (cross-border supply), 2 (consumption abroad), and 4 (temporary movement of service suppliers), developed by the World Trade...
Madagascar is characterized by an expanding economy and a peaceful transition of power, providing a solid basis for achieving a more productive, inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory. With its Plan...
Madagascar is characterized by an expanding economy and a peaceful transition of power, providing a solid basis for achieving a more productive, inclusive and sustainable growth trajectory. With its Plan...
As a global development institution, the World Bank’s mission is to support Mauritius in its continuing path to economic and social development to the benefit of all citizens. This can take many forms...
In this context, Bhutan can become wealthier through accelerating both domestic and foreign investment, as well as signing investment treaties. These investments could provide not just capital but also...
Due to its recognized benefits, most countries today regardless of their level of development compete for and dedicate significant resources to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Capturing the...
This Investment Policy and Promotion Report has been prepared by the Investment Policy and Promotion team of the World Bank Group’s Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice. The report aims to serve as...
Evidence shows that foreign direct investment can provide many benefits to host countries, including productivity improvements, better jobs, and knowledge transfer. Further, it can serve as a vehicle for...