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View ResourceDigital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation: Global Report 2025
This report presents the results of the sixth United Nations (UN) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation with targeted SME questions.
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Integrating SMEs in Authorized Economic Operator Certification: Improving SME Participation in APEC Secure Trade
This report reviews AEO implementation in the APEC region, including AEO certificiton barriers.
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Study Report on Integration of MSMEs into Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programmes
The scope of the Report encompasses an analysis of the current participation levels of MSMEs in AEO programmes, insights from the WCO 2024 SAFE Implementation Survey and the WCO-WTO MSME Group Joint Compendium of MSME provisions in AEO programmes, and case studies from WCO Member administrations.
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Time Release Study Guide v.4
The WCO has developed a unique strategic tool, known as the Time Release Study (TRS), with which Customs and other government agencies, along with private sector stakeholders, can measure in a periodic manner the efficiency and effectiveness of the entire cross-border flow process related to imports, exports and transit movements of goods.
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Standards Toolkit for Cross-border Paperless Trade
The objective of this guide is to drive adoption of existing standards and to facilitate trusted, real time supply chain collaboration and real-time standard data exchange, while reducing costs and complexity.
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Coordinated Border Management
Coordinated Border Management (CBM) refers to a coordinated approach by border control agencies, both domestic and international, in the context of seeking greater efficiencies over managing trade and travel flows, while maintaining a balance with compliance requirements.
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A Guide on Adoption of Cross-border Electronic Invoicing
The guide provides options for CPTA members to implement interoperable e-invoicing systems that can connect domestic and cross-border trade flows.
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The TradeTech Paradox: Connectivity Amid Fragmentation
Digital technologies are connecting markets in new ways, creating a paradox of unprecedented connectivity amid growing fragmentation. Concrete examples of SMEs throughout the report demonstrate how emerging technologies are already enabling new efficiencies and inclusion across the trade ecosystem.
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Engaging Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in International Standards Development
This report presents project outcomes aimed at highlighting the importance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participating in the development of international standards and strengthening the capacity of APEC economies to promote such participation.
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2025 Technology and innovation report: Inclusive artificial intelligence for development
AI can fast-track the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), powering smart agriculture and energy grids, optimizing production and supply chains, improving water and city planning – and more. Case studies show AI boosts productivity and improves livelihoods – if supported by the right policies and skills.
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Patents as engines of growth
This report demonstrates why patents are essential strategic tools for innovative businesses of all sizes, and features a Kenyan agri-tech case study.
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Why patents are essential for innovation and growth
This joint publication presents compelling real-world case studies that demonstrate how IP, viewed through the lens of patents, acts as a catalyst for local innovation and global collaboration.
