Between 4060% of the slowdown in global trade has been attributed to structural factors, such as the reduction in trade finance and the rise in protectionism. Many developing countries now face increasing competition and downward pressure on prices as the global garment industry consolidates around a relatively small number of winners. The 2008 report covers 118 major and emerging economies. The global enabling trade report 2008, released by the world economic forum see footnote 1 on july 6, 2008, examines the factors or pillars. The enabling trade index 2014 6 the global enabling trade report 2014. Enabling traders to enter and grow on the global stage.
We report on international negotiations and disseminate knowledge gained through collaborative projects. Transport and trade facilitation strategy, 20202040. The global enabling trade report 2014 weforum world. The report mainly focuses on the impact of global value chains and logistics investments. The growth of chinas services sector and associated trade. World economic forum, the global enabling trade report. Global enabling trade report 2016 world economic forum. Enabling traders to enter and grow on the global stage an ebay report based on empirical study and analysis by sidley austin llp, in cooperation with prof. The report and rankings are available in pdf format. Trade in a globalizing world world trade report 2008 world trade report the world trade report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy issues and the multilateral trading system. Global enabling trade report 2008 world economic forum. The global survey represents a key initiative under the framework of the joint unrc approach to trade facilitation which was agreed upon by the executive secretaries of the five unrcs in beirut in january 2010 in order to enable the unrcs to present a joint and global perspective on key trade facilitation issues.
At the core of the report is the enabling trade index which ranks the countries using data from different sources e. Global enabling trade report 2008 free ebook download as pdf file. The global enabling trade report 2016 weforum world. Second, the global survey also looks at the implementation of innovative and technologydriven measures aimed at enabling trade using electronic rather than paperbased data or and documentation otherwise referred to as paperless trade.
This shift highlights the virtuous role trade can play in economic growth and poverty reduction. One of the hypotheses discussed in this chapter is that the quality of a countrys monetary and financial institutions, and particularly the role of banks, has important implications for the relationship between savings, investment and credit. Trade facilitation agreement tfa finalized in december 20. The enabling trade index measures the factors, policies and services that facilitate the trade in goods across borders and to destination. At the core of the report is the enabling trade index which ranks the countries using data from different sources. Our tools allow individuals and organizations to discover, visualize, model, and present their data and the worlds data to facilitate better decisions and better outcomes. Margareta drzeniek hanouz, senior economist at the world economic forum and coauthor of the global enabling trade report 2008 interviewed by charles hodson on cnn. Global enabling trade report 2008 margareta drzeniek. Copublished by the world economic forum and the global alliance for trade facilitation, the report features the enabling trade index, which evaluates 6 economies based on their capacity to facilitate the flow of goods over borders and to their destination. From there, we seek to identify the policies that are both furthering and hindering its use.
Iaastd fact sheet feeding the world, greening the planet agriculture is at a crossroads. The global enabling trade report analyzes which countries around the world enable trade from country to. Global enabling trade report 2012 world economic forum. The latest rankings of trade freedom around the world,1 included by the heritage foundation and the wall street journal in the forthcoming.
The global enabling trade report analyzes which countries around the world enable trade from country to destination by measuring market access, border administration, transport and communications infrastructure, and the business environment in that country. Ai group economics australian trade competitiveness in2014 1 april 2014 australias falling trade competitiveness. Enabling traders to enter and grow on the global stage the story of an online marketplace. The global enabling trade report 2009 harvard kennedy school. Dec 21, 2015 the latest rankings of trade freedom around the world,1 included by the heritage foundation and the wall street journal in the forthcoming 2016 index of economic freedom, confirm that citizens. Composition and computation of the enabling trade index. Iaastd fact sheet feeding the world, greening the planet. World economic forum global enabling trade report 2008.
Pdf the global enabling trade report 2016 a researchgate. Robert lawrence on the importance of trade and cooperation during the global financial crisis. The first begins in 2001, the year china joined the world trade organization, and ends with the global financial crisis in 2008. Below are downloadable files of the printed report and its executive summary, as well as ifcs board of governors and ifcs board of directors and their voting power. The report is an ongoing research project made possible with the collaboration of international trade experts. World trade report world trade trade in a globalizing world. The global enabling trade report 2009 bridgedworld. Jun 23, 2008 margareta drzeniek hanouz, senior economist at the world economic forum and coauthor of the global enabling trade report 2008 interviewed by charles hodson on cnn. May 24, 2012 global enabling trade report 2012 finds europe the most willing to allow the free flow of goods across borders. It is a world where trade is no longer dominated by developed economies but is now more concentrated in and among emerging economies. The global enabling trade report getr series has been published since. World trade report 2008 trade in a globalizing world.
Insight report the global enabling trade report 2014. The global enabling trade report was first published in 2008 by the world economic forum. The report ranks 2 countries worldwide and slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The uk is feeling it too with average export growth in the post 2008 crisis period around a quarter of that in the previous 12 years. The global enabling trade report 2016 is a joint publication of the world economic forum. A joint publication of the world economic forum and the global alliance for trade facilitation.
The ideas generated and insights gained during the preparation of the accompanying report have enriched the work of countless analysts and been incorporated. Market access border administration transport and communications. After several difficult years trying to advance the doha round, the bali package, which was agreed to just a few months ago, and which has the trade facilitation agreement at its. Global enabling trade report 2016 reports world economic. There are currently 20 developed and developing countries covered for the years. The global enabling trade report 2008, released by the world economic forum see footnote 1 on july 6, 2008, examines the factors or pillars that enable the ease of trade flow into a country and to its destination. Twitter follow bridgedworld consultants on twitter. Global enabling trade report 2008 cnn report youtube. The open door of trade americas free trade agreements 6 price of apparel assembled in asiaand sold in the united statesis created by american innovators, designers, and retailers. Insight report the global enabling trade report 2016. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The world trade report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy issues and the multilateral trading system. May 23, 2012 the global enabling trade report 2012 reflects a world in which trade has rebounded from its 2009 slump.
The global enabling trade report 2014 vii the global enabling trade report 2014 is launched at a time of restored hope for global trade. Margareta drzeniek hanouz, senior economist at the world economic forum comments on the results of the world economic forums global enabling trade report 2008. Since the pilot edition in 2008, the methodology of the eti has evolved. Quality transport infrastructure and services can mitigate this disadvantage to some extent. Global express association reports on customs services. We find that it is already transforming trade by allowing the smallest businesses and individuals to overcome geographic distance and trade confidently with each other. The convergence of todays climate, energy, food and economic crises urgently calls for. Annual report 2008 oecd overview foreword 5 the oecd at a glance 9 the oecd. As was the case with our previous looks at global trends that will shape the future, the process and spinoff benefits of preparing global trends 2025 were as important as the final product.