Trade monitoring
Conclusion
The results of the 2022 OECD–WTO monitoring and evaluation (M&E) exercise underline the need for more Aid for Trade and for better-targeted financing. They confirm that the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant setback for the integration into world trade of many developing countries and for their development prospects, especially for least-developed countries (LDCs).
Executive summary
Trade objectives feature prominently in the development strategies of developing countries. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, trade remains a development priority. This is the strong message that emerges from the 2022 Aid for Trade monitoring and evaluation (M&E) exercise, conducted jointly with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Conclusiones
Los resultados del ejercicio conjunto de vigilancia y evaluación de la OCDE y la OMC de 2022 ponen de manifiesto la necesidad de más Ayuda para el Comercio y de una financiación mejor orientada. Confirman que la pandemia de COVID-19 fue un importante retroceso para la integración de muchos países en desarrollo en el comercio mundial y para sus perspectivas de desarrollo, especialmente en el caso de los países menos adelantados (PMA).
Report by the WTO Secretariat
During the review period 2015-21, New Zealand continued to strengthen its position as one of the most open economies in the world and updated some elements of its trade and investment regime. New Zealand considers trade as critical for its prosperity and seeks to ensure that trade is inclusive.
Report by the WTO Secretariat
The Republic of Moldova is a small, open, landlocked, upper-middle-income country. The services sector dominates the economy, accounting for 64% of GDP, while agriculture continues to play an important role as well (accounting for 12% of GDP and around 21% of employment), particularly in rural areas. Remittances represented nearly 15% of GDP in 2021, and the population has continued to decline as relatively young workers emigrate. The Republic of Moldova is dependent on imports of fossil fuels (including gas, which is also used to generate electricity), while state-owned enterprises continue to play an important role in the economy, particularly in terms of employment.
Observaciones formuladas a modo de conclusión por la Presidenta, Excma. Sra. Dra. Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme de Botswana, en nombre del actual Presidente del Órgano de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales, Excmo. Sr. Ángel Villalobos Rodríguez de México, en la reunión de Examen de las Políticas Comerciales de México celebrada los días 5 y 7 de octubre de 2022.
Este séptimo examen de las políticas comerciales ha ofrecido una excelente oportunidad para examinar los principales cambios de las políticas comerciales y de inversión de México y las dificultades que se han planteado en relación con estas desde que se realizó el último examen en 2017. Quiero dar las gracias a la Subsecretaria de Comercio Exterior de la Secretaría de Economía, Excma. Sra. Luz María de la Mora Sánchez, que ha viajado de México, así como al Embajador Ángel Villalobos y al resto de la delegación de México, por su activa participación en este examen. Asimismo, me gustaría dar las gracias a nuestra ponente, la Excma. Sra. Embajadora Clare Kelly (Nueva Zelandia) por su valiosa contribución.
Introduction
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT contracting parties in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr Ángel Villalobos Rodríguez of Mexico, at the Trade Policy Review of Brazil, 23 and 25 November 2022.
The eighth Trade Policy Review of Brazil has offered us a good opportunity to deepen our understanding of recent developments in, and challenges to, its trade, economic, and investment policies. Since its seventh TPR in 2017, Brazil’s initiatives to maintain its participation in the Multilateral Trading System and take advantage of the opportunities it offers were greatly appreciated. Indeed, the 958 advance written questions submitted by 38 Members and the 51 delegations that took the floor during the first and second day underline the importance attached by Members to Brazil’s trade and investment policies and practices.
Introduction
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT contracting parties in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson, H.E. Dr Athaliah Lesiba Molokomme of Botswana, acting on behalf of the current Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr Ángel Villalobos Rodríguez of Mexico, at the Trade Policy Review of Mexico, 5 and 7 October 2022.
This seventh Trade Policy Review has provided an excellent opportunity to review the main developments in, and challenges of, Mexico’s trade and investment policies since its last Review in 2017. I would like to thank Undersecretary for Foreign Trade at the Secretariat of Economy, the Hon. Ms Luz María de la Mora Sánchez, who has travelled from Mexico, and Ambassador Ángel Villalobos and the rest of the Mexican delegation for their active engagement in this Review. I would also like to thank our discussant, Ambassador Clare Kelly of New Zealand, for her valuable contribution.
Informe de México
Este Séptimo Examen de las Políticas Comerciales de México se enmarca en un periodo de alta inestabilidad económica internacional. Nuestro país, como una economía abierta y con fuertes lazos económicos con la comunidad internacional, se ha visto afectado por los efectos negativos de dicho entorno.
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