Introduction This update — the 3rd of its kind — contains an overview of the flow of goods in and out of the 24 respective countries forming part of the …
American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) COVID-19 Survey
On behalf of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), we are distributing this Executive Summary of the Association’s COVID-19 Survey designed to measure the impact of the virus …
COVID-19 Trade Facilitation Resource Repository
A joint initiate by the: WTO-TFA WCO UNCTAD Global Alliance ITC The Commonwealth IATA has created a joint ‘COVID19 Trade Facilitation Repository’ platform of actions and initiatives adopted by organizations …
Minutes of meeting: 6th WEBINAR – 21 MAY, 15H00 TO 16H30 (CAT; UCT +02:00)
Introduction The challenges that countries in the East and Southern Africa region faced prior to the outbreak of the COVID19 pandemic continue to alter the manner in which cross-border business …
ESA COVID-19 Situation Report – 25 May 2020
Introduction This update — the 2nd of its kind — contains an overview of the flow of goods in and out of the 24 respective countries forming part of the …
Minutes of meeting: 5th WEBINAR – 17 OCTOBER, 10H00 TO 11H30 (CAT; UCT +02:00)
1. WelcomeThe meeting was opened and all participants were welcomed to the Webinar. The following participants were present: Patrick Gyan (PG) – WCO ESA Regional Development – Brussels, Belgium Nico …
ESA COVID-19 Situation Report – 5 May 2020
Introduction The outbreak of the novel coronavirus — COVID-19 — has been impacting life on all levels of society and business for the last couple of months’ for many, recalibrating …
COVID19 May Lead to Fast-Tracking AFCFTA
The fast-tracking of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) could significantly offset the slowdown in Africa’s world trade as a result of Covid19. The virus disrupting global supply chains …
ESA COVID-19 Situation Report – March 2020
The outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 is changing the world at a drastic pace. Countries are closing their borders, suspending all flights and putting nations on lockdown to prevent the …
Lockdown in the ESA Region Impacts on Trade
The outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 is changing the world at a drastic pace. Countries are closing their borders, suspending all flights and putting nations on lockdown to prevent the …