The Ministry of Tourism hosts the handicraft and Souvenir Development project, which is supported by the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF); with among other objectives being improving quality, standards and marketing tourism exports such as souvenirs to boost foreign exchange.

Alexander Kasterine explores how climate change concerns are changing market requirements for developing country food exporters

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the trade ecosystem for women in the developing world  

Least developed countries (LDCs) receive only 6% of the private finance mobilized globally through blended finance, and even then funds are concentrated in a handful of LDCs while ‘last mile’ countries, sectors and businesses miss out.

Adoption of apps is facilitating farmers and businesses

The government of Uganda put containment measures in place to tackle COVID-19. These included quarantines; bans on public gatherings and weekly markets; closures of schools, borders and nonessential retail outlets; and the suspension of international flights.

Partnerships with development agencies and government efforts to boost the digital economy are helping soften the economic blow of the pandemic.

OECD’s Seed Schemes are working to protect food systems globally, with important benefits for least developed countries

Poverty, inequality and exclusion are key factors contributing to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all African countries.

Well-managed trade in wild animals and plants can contribute to the conservation of the species.

From research to action, Uganda focusing on facilitation to spur economy and create jobs

Empowerment and markets are on this Ugandan woman’s agenda

Government plus grassroots combo laying foundations for MSME success

In Masaka, mobilizing and educating the small enterprises that need it most

In Rwanda, new market centres mean improved trade at the border

ePing platform helping countries keep track of assorted requirements, transforming communication and comment

Originally published by Devex on 5 July 2018

Improving economic opportunities and prospects for the world’s least developed countries remains a key global challenge