G20 Leaders’ Declaration
The Declaration issued by the G20 leaders at their meeting on 9 and 10 September 2023 included the following points: Global Economic Situation The Declaration noted the recent global crises that have posed challenges to long-term growth and
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OECD: Mitigating the Risks of Illicit Financial Flows in Oil Commodity Trading
On 8 August 2023 the OECD issued policy guidance for policymakers and practitioners on managing the problem of Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) in oil commodity trading. The Policy Guidance on Mitigating the Risks of Illicit Financial Flows in Oil
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WTO: World Trade Statistical Review 2023
On 31 July 2023 the WTO published the World Trade Statistical Review 2023. The report looks at the patterns of world trade in 2022 and gives some insights into the outlook for 2023. The regularly updated statistics on world trade provide a
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IMF: Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa Vulnerable to Geopolitical Tensions
An IMF country focus published on 1 May 2023 noted that if geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, sub-Saharan Africa could experience an economic decline of up to 4% of real GDP after ten years. This estimate is based on a scenario where the
See MoreEU: Consultation on Limiting the Impact of non-EU subsidies
A consultation on measures to limit the impact of non-EU subsidies was launched with the publication of a White Paper by the European Commission on 17 June 2020. The consultation will run until 23 September 2020 and the EU is looking at the
See MoreU.S. Chamber of Commerce Strengthens Commitment to U.S.-Brazil Relationship
The United States Chamber of Chamber (USCC)-affiliated Brazil-US Business Council (BUSBC) signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry (CNI) to conduct studies on a potential trade agreement and report back
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