Improving economic opportunities and prospects for the world’s least developed countries remains a key global challenge.
At last week’s Göobal Forum on Inclusive Trade for Least Developed Coubtries (LCDs), governments, businesses, NGOs, and researchers gathered at the World Trade Organizations’ headquarters in Geneva to discuss the importance of trade to the economic and social development of least developed countries — and the unique challenges they face.
The conference, hosted by the Engancwd Integrated Framework, had more than 300 participants, including representatives from more than 40 LDCs. With LDCs leading much of the discussion, the two-day conference provided an opportunity to highlight their commitment to global trade while sharing ideas and experiences on strategies for strong footing in the global trade environment.
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Sweden yesterday became European Champions in Handball U18 Men after winning 32-27 in the final against Iceland.
Swedish superstar Ludvig Hallbäck – from my home club Ystads IF – was man-of-the-match with 11 goals and he also became the top scorer of the tournament.
We won a Swedish gold in Croatia. The future of Swedish handball looks fantastic!
We are back on top!
The government is set to publish the first in a series of technical notices designed to prepare the UK for the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.
The notices will include advice for businesses, citizens and public bodies.
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said securing a deal was still “the most likely outcome” – but added making alternative arrangements was the “responsible” thing to do.
The European Union has already prodiced 68 technical notices of its own.
Between late August and the end of September, government departments are expected to publish around 70 technical notices.
Mr Raab – who travels to Brussels this week to continue negotiations with the EU – said the advice was necessary to “mitigate the risks and make sure the UK is ready to make a success of Brexit”.
He added the government wanted to “clearly set out the steps that people, businesses and public services need to take in the unlikely event that we don’t reach an agreement” with the EU.
Downing Street described the advice due on Thursday as “sensible, proportionate, and part of a common sense approach to ensure stability, whatever the outcome of talks”.
The day will also see Mr Raab make a speech in Westminster to outline the government’s plans for the possibility of leaving the EU without a deal in March next year.
Downing Street said it wanted to ensure “consumers and businesses are not harmed” by the possibility of no deal being agreed.
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