Logistics

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    MSMEs , Value Chain and trade development in Southern Africa

    In the present study, the authors analyse how Southern African micro-, small and medium[1]sized enterprises (MSMEs) are using innovations and technologies to integrate themselves into value chains and better utilize trade agreements. The countries analysed and visited were Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

    Policymakers: Logistics, Africa,
    In the present study, the authors analyse how Southern African micro-, small and medium[1]sized enterprises (MSMEs) are using innovations and technologies to integrate themselves into value chains and better utilize trade agreements. The countries analysed and visited were Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia.
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    SME Competitiveness in Francophone Africa 2024: Strengthening business ecosystems for exports

    Only 14% of francophone African companies export internationally. However, more than half of non-exporting firms, particularly women-led businesses, are eager to enter global markets. Financial constraints are holding them back. This report is the seventh in an annual series.

    Source: International Trace Centre (ITC), 2024

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Access to Finance, Logistics, Africa,
    Only 14% of francophone African companies export internationally. However, more than half of non-exporting firms, particularly women-led businesses, are eager to enter global markets. Financial constraints are holding them back. This report is the seventh in an annual series.
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    Logistics Competencies, Skills, and Training: A Global Overview

    This report explores how to develop skills and improve competencies needed for effective logistics management.

    Source: World Bank Group, 2017

    Policymakers: Logistics,

    This report explores how to develop skills and improve competencies needed for effective logistics management.

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    The Logistics Performance Index

    The Logistics Performance Index is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance.

    Source: World Bank Group

    Policymakers: Goods, Logistics,
    The Logistics Performance Index is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance.
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    WTO Documents Online

    WTO Documents Online provides access to the official documentation of the World Trade Organization.

    Source: World Trade Organization(WTO)

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Access to Finance, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Capacity Building, Contractual Disputes, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Export Potential, Intellectual Property, International Organization, Investment Facilitation, Logistics, Regional Trade Agreements, Regulation & Standards, Sustainability, Tariffs & Taxes, Trade Remedies,
    WTO Documents Online provides access to the official documentation of the World Trade Organization.
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    UNCTAD Transport, logistics and trade facilitation

    This is the website by UNCTAD that support countries in implementing sustainable and resilient freight transportation and logistics services to enhance trade.

    Source: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Capacity Building, Logistics,
    This is the website by UNCTAD that support countries in implementing sustainable and resilient freight transportation and logistics services to enhance trade.
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    Universal Postal Union (UPU) Programmes & Services

    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on Programmes & Services.

    Source: Universal Postal Union (UPU)

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Logistics,
    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on Programmes & Services.
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    Universal Postal Union (UPU) Business Support and Trade Services

    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on business support and trade services.

    Source: Universal Postal Union (UPU)

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Logistics,
    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on business support and trade services.
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    Universal Postal Union (UPU) Trade Facilitation

    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on trade policy and postal services.

    Source: Universal Postal Union (UPU)

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Logistics,
    This is a webpage by Universal Postal Union (UPU) on trade policy and postal services.
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    Easy Export programme by Universal Postal Union

    The Easy Export programme aims at developing a simplified and harmonized export service for MSMEs by using the postal infrastructure.

    Source: Universal Postal Union

    Businesses: Policymakers: Logistics,
    The Easy Export programme aims at developing a simplified and harmonized export service for MSMEs by using the postal infrastructure.
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    Homepage of the Universal Postal Union

    This is the homepage of the Universal Postal Union, a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.

    Source: Universal Postal Union

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Logistics,
    This is the homepage of the Universal Postal Union, a United Nations specialized agency and the postal sector's primary forum for international cooperation.
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    Proposal on Tax Collection on Imported Low Value Shipments

    This document proposes solutions based on an extensive analysis of existing best practices on collecting taxes and duties on low-value shipment.

    Source: Global Express Association, 2020

    Policymakers: Goods, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Logistics, Tariffs & Taxes,
    This document proposes solutions based on an extensive analysis of existing best practices on collecting taxes and duties on low-value shipment.