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STAKEHOLDERS SEEK POLICY SUPPORT TO GUARANTEE FOOD SECURITY

Stakeholders have called for the creation of a favorable policy environment to enhance private sector investment in research to boost the agriculture sector and guarantee food security. They argued that policies like tax holidays, favorable tariff regimes, accelerated mechanization, and irrigation programs among others were pathways to achieving agricultural development. Chief Executive Officer, the Centre […]

HOW DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY FACILITATES INCLUSIVE GLOBAL TRADE

How digital connectivity facilitates inclusive global trade A new report shows how UNCTAD’s customs automation program, ASYCUDA, helps developing nations increase customs revenues while reducing the time and cost of a trade.   UNCTAD has released a new compendium featuring the experiences of 22 countries participating in its Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) program. […]

AFREXIM Bank to collaborate with NEXIM

AFREXIM Bank to collaborate with NEXIM African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Project Preparation Fund that will provide early project preparation financing and technical support services to public and private sector entities operating in Nigeria’s trade sector. Under the terms […]