The co-facilitators of the outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development present to the co-chairs of the FFD4 Preparatory Committee their final revised text of the Compromiso de Sevilla. It reflects the co-facilitators best efforts to arrive at…


International trade growth can be a foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction, but it must be inclusive and consistent with sustainable development. Integration of micro, small, and medium enterprises, the backbone of developing economies, into value chains is vital for achieving inclusive trade growth. Trade growth increases economic development but is also correlated with an increase in carbon emissions and can place pressure on the environment and natural resources. Policymakers need to take proactive actions to channel trade and investment into activities and sectors that can help mitigate the environmental and social impacts while capturing the economic benefits.
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International trade growth can be a foundation for economic growth and poverty reduction, but it must be inclusive and consistent with sustainable development. Integration of micro, small, and medium enterprises, the backbone of developing economies, into value chains is vital for achieving inclusive trade growth. Trade growth increases economic development but is also correlated with an increase in carbon emissions and can place pressure on the environment and natural resources. Policymakers need to take proactive actions to channel trade and investment into activities and sectors that can help mitigate the environmental and social impacts while capturing the economic benefits.

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