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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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    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.
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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.

    Source: ICC-UK, CIPA, IP Federation, 2025

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Intellectual Property,
    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.

    Source: ICC-UK, CIPA, IP Federation, 2025

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Intellectual Property,
    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.
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    ICC One Click

    ICC One Click provides easy access to trade resources, providing support to expand into new markets, guidance for cross-border trade and tips to increase your global competitiveness.

    Source: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation, Capacity Building, Contractual Disputes, Export Potential,
    ICC One Click provides easy access to trade resources, providing support to expand into new markets, guidance for cross-border trade and tips to increase your global competitiveness.
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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.