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    Digital 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.

    Source: United Nations , 2025

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Africa, Asia & Middle East, Europe, North America, Oceania, South & Central America and the Caribbean,
    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.

    Source: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), 2021

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Asia & Middle East, North America, Oceania,
    This report reviews  AEO implementation in the APEC region, including AEO certificiton barriers.
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    Intellectual Property Helpdesk

    The IP Helpdesk supports EU/SMP SMEs and researchers participating in EU-funded projects both to protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights.

    Source: European Union

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Intellectual Property, Europe,
    The IP Helpdesk supports EU/SMP SMEs and researchers participating in EU-funded projects both to protect and enforce their Intellectual Property (IP) rights.
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    European Intellectual Property Office

    Search IP databases, apply for IP, and learn about IP (including in the SME corner).

    Source: European Union

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Intellectual Property, Europe,
    Search IP databases, apply for IP, and learn about IP (including in the SME corner).
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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.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO; World Trade Organization (WTO); International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation,
    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.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO, 2025

    Policymakers: Goods, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation,
    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.

    Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) ; International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), 2022

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation,
    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.

    Source: World Customs Organization (WCO, 2025

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation,
    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.

    Source: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), 2025

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Asia & Middle East, Oceania,
    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.

    Source: World Economic Forum (WEF), 2026

    Policymakers: Goods, Services, Digital Trade & E-Commerce, Asia & Middle East, North America, South & Central America and the Caribbean,
    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.

    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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    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.

    Source: UNCTAD, UN Trade & Development, 2025

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Digital Trade & E-Commerce,
    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.