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    International Framework of Investment Facilitation

    This document proposes a structured approach to investment facilitation and aims to initiate a discussion on the development of an international framework to facilitate investment in support of sustainable and inclusive growth.

    Source: OECD, 2018

    Policymakers: Access to Finance,
    This document proposes a structured approach to investment facilitation and aims to initiate a discussion on the development of an international framework to facilitate investment in support of sustainable and inclusive growth.
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    Joint Statement on Investment Facilitation

    This document is a joint statement on investment facilitation for development by multiple WTO members.

    Source: WTO, 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Access to Finance, Investment Facilitation,
    This document is a joint statement on investment facilitation for development by multiple WTO members.
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    Government Procurement and Inclusive Growth

    This guide summarizes obstacles, opportunities, and SME-friendly approaches to public procurement in Asia and Pacific region.

    Source: Asian Development Bank, 2012

    Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential, Oceania,
    This guide summarizes obstacles, opportunities, and SME-friendly approaches to public procurement in Asia and Pacific region.
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    Open Public Contracting

    This initiative gathers norms and best practices for disclosure and participation in public procurement that serve as a guide to advance open contracting around the world.

    Source: Open Contracting Partnership

    Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    This initiative gathers norms and best practices for disclosure and participation in public procurement that serve as a guide to advance open contracting around the world.
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    SMEs in Public Procurement

    This report takes stock of the approaches adopted in 37 OECD and non-OECD countries to help SMEs perform better in public procurement markets, including removing barriers to their participation.

    Source: OECD, 2018

    Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    This report takes stock of the approaches adopted in 37 OECD and non-OECD countries to help SMEs perform better in public procurement markets, including removing barriers to their participation.
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    Policies that Promote SME Participation in Public Procurement

    This study seeks to analyze the various models of preferential treatment of SMEs in public procurement, provide an assessment of the impact such policies have had as well as identify lessons learnt based on a series of country level case studies.

    Source: World Bank Group, 2017

    Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    This study seeks to analyze the various models of preferential treatment of SMEs in public procurement, provide an assessment of the impact such policies have had as well as identify lessons learnt based on a series of country level case studies.
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    Guide for Assessing and Developing Public Procurement Programmes to Assist SMEs

    The Guide extends current levels of understanding on whether and how programmes in public procurement can nature SMEs into becoming more competitive as exporting concerns.

    Source:   ITC, UNCTAD, WTO

    Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    The Guide extends current levels of understanding on whether and how programmes in public procurement can nature SMEs into becoming more competitive as exporting concerns.
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    SME Policy Index: Eastern Partner Countries 2020

    A unique benchmarking tool to assess and monitor progress in the design and implementation of SME policies against EU and international best practice.

    Source:   OECD, 2020

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Capacity Building, Europe,
    A unique benchmarking tool to assess and monitor progress in the design and implementation of SME policies against EU and international best practice.
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    Government Procurement Agreement Knowledge Series

    The various WTO online events are grouped together in a series called the “Government Procurement Agreement Knowledge Series” and can be accessed on this webpage.

    Source: WTO

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    The various WTO online events are grouped together in a series called the “Government Procurement Agreement Knowledge Series” and can be accessed on this webpage.
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    WTO and government procurement

    The WTO's work on government procurement aims to promote transparency, integrity and competition in this market.

    Source: WTO

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Export Potential,
    The WTO's work on government procurement aims to promote transparency, integrity and competition in this market.
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    Country Reports of Readiness Assessments for Cross-Border Paperless Trade

    The country reports can serve as a valuable foundation for more detailed activities at the national and agency level in this area, with identifiable timelines and budget sources.

    Source:   ESCAP

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Digital Trade & E-Commerce,
    The country reports can serve as a valuable foundation for more detailed activities at the national and agency level in this area, with identifiable timelines and budget sources.
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    Colombia Trade Transactions

    SWFT system in Colombia enables public entities involved in foreign trade to allow companies to conduct paperless business transactions with the support of information and communications technologies.

    Source:   ITC, 2011

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, South & Central America and the Caribbean,
    SWFT system in Colombia enables public entities involved in foreign trade to allow companies to conduct paperless business transactions with the support of information and communications technologies.