Regulation & Standards

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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.

    Source: APEC Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, 2026

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Regulation & Standards, Asia & Middle East, North America, South & Central America and the Caribbean,
    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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    10 Good Things for You – What ISO Standards can do for You

    Are you a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking to expand your business? Then this little brochure is for you. It will show you how ISO International Standards can enhance your business.

    Source: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 2014

    Businesses: Goods, Regulation & Standards,
    Are you a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking to expand your business? Then this little brochure is for you. It will show you how ISO International Standards can enhance your business.
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    Guidance for writing standards taking into account micro, small and medium-sized enterprises’ needs

    This Guidance document was prepared by a Task Force of the ISO Technical Management Board. It provides guidance, advice and recommendations to standards writers on how to take into account the needs of SMEs and addresses the issues to be considered during the development process of standards.

    Source: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), 2013

    Policymakers: Goods, Regulation & Standards,
    This Guidance document was prepared by a Task Force of the ISO Technical Management Board. It provides guidance, advice and recommendations to standards writers on how to take into account the needs of SMEs and addresses the issues to be considered during the development process of standards.
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    Working with Smallholders, a Handbook for Firms Building Sustainable Supply Chains (Third Edition)

    Working with smallholders: a handbook for firms building sustainable supply chains compiles innovative solutions and cutting-edge ideas to meet the challenges and illustrating these points through a variety of case studies from initiatives around the world.

    Source: World Bank Group

    Businesses: Policymakers: Capacity Building, Regulation & Standards,
    Working with smallholders: a handbook for firms building sustainable supply chains compiles innovative solutions and cutting-edge ideas to meet the challenges and illustrating these points through a variety of case studies from initiatives around the world.
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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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    UNCITRAL Working Group on MSMEs

    This is the webpage of UNCITRAL Working Group on MSMEs.

    Source: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, International Organization, Regulation & Standards,
    This is the webpage of UNCITRAL Working Group on MSMEs.
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    UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Limited Liability Enterprises (2021)

    This is an introductory page on the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Limited Liability Enterprises (2021), which is designed to assist legislators and policymakers in devising and regulating a simplified legal form for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that can facilitate the formation and operation of MSMEs in the formal economy.

    Source: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Regulation & Standards,
    This is an introductory page on the UNCITRAL Legislative Guide on Limited Liability Enterprises (2021), which is designed to assist legislators and policymakers in devising and regulating a simplified legal form for micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that can facilitate the formation and operation of MSMEs in the formal economy.
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    UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (2017)

    This is an introductory page on UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (2017).

    Source: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

    Policymakers: Goods, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Regulation & Standards,
    This is an introductory page on UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (2017).
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    Training Material on National Trade Facilitation Bodies

    This manual aims to provide government authorities, traders, and related trade-service providers with training materials to increase their knowledge and understanding of the key components of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) and steps for establishing and effectively operating them.

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Regulation & Standards,
    This manual aims to provide government authorities, traders, and related trade-service providers with training materials to increase their knowledge and understanding of the key components of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) and steps for establishing and effectively operating them.
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    Training Material on the Implementation of Single Window

    This material concentrates on the implementation of Single Window mechanisms for import, export and transit regulatory requirements.

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Regulation & Standards,
    This material concentrates on the implementation of Single Window mechanisms for import, export and transit regulatory requirements.
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    Training Material on the Use of International Standards

    This material concentrates on the use of international standards, what constitutes an international standard and how they can be best implemented.  

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Regulation & Standards,
    This material concentrates on the use of international standards, what constitutes an international standard and how they can be best implemented.  
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    Draft Training Material on streamlining formalities and documentary procedures connected with importation, exportation and transit

    This material concentrates on the streamlining of formalities and documentary procedures connected with importation, exportation and transit.

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), 2019

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Regulation & Standards,
    This material concentrates on the streamlining of formalities and documentary procedures connected with importation, exportation and transit.