Tradeable impact markets aim to value and trade societal outcomes, building on the $185 billion outcome-based funding market. These markets could allow verified improvements in areas such as education, livelihoods and healthcare to be exchanged. A maturing sector with novel marketplaces, verification methods and standards invites private sector support and expands the policy toolbox.
The Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation is reshaping trade reform in developing and least-developed countries by simplifying cross-border trade, making it faster and more inclusive. As of January 2025 the Alliance has engaged 47 global business partners and over 1,000 local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in its activities, resulting in $12 million in in-kind contributions from ...
Carry trades, a financial tactic built on hedging differing interest rates, are shaking world stock markets right now. Here’s everything you need to know.
A new trade initiative and platform launching this week aims to make global commerce digital and frictionless – potentially creating unlocking $10 trillion in new trade value
Emissions embedded in trade are all greenhouse gas emissions that are generated to produce internationally traded goods. These emissions account for around 23% of all global emissions, highlighting climate co-dependence between countries. We outline how different trade policy measures are tackling emissions in trade and what more can be done.
