As trade policymakers gather in Geneva for the Aid for Trade Global Review 2017, it is an opportune moment to consider the inter-related aspects of the Global Review’s theme: “Promoting Trade, Inclusiveness, and Connectivity for Sustainable Development”. Trade can be an engine for economic growth and development as it provides economic actors with improved opportunities to … [Read more...] about Connecting the Trade Dots in Latin America and the Caribbean
Antoni Estevadeordal
Antoni Estevadeordal es el Gerente del Sector de Integración y Comercio del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID). Ciudadano español, es experto en política comercial, integración económica y cooperación regional en América Latina y el Caribe, Asia y Europa. Desde su incorporación al Banco en 1993, ha participado en numerosas estrategias y operaciones del BID, y en particular, ha contribuido al diseño de nuevos instrumentos de programación y productos financieros para apoyar el desarrollo comercial e iniciativas de integración regional. Fue responsable de la asistencia técnica del Banco al proceso ALCA desde 1995 a 2000. Ha coordinado el programa de investigación del Banco en temas de comercio e integración, así como varias iniciativas conjuntas con la OMC, OMA, ADB, UE, OEA y Naciones Unidas, entre otras. Previo a su incorporación al BID, impartió clases en las Universidades de Barcelona y Harvard. Obtuvo su doctorado en Economía en la Universidad de Harvard y su licenciatura en Economía en la Universidad de Barcelona.
In Times of Uncertainty, More Regional Integration
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How trade, investment and cooperation between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean can inspire our future trade relationship with Asia
From the perspective of Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) trade, the first decade of the 21st century was all about Asia. Driven by China’s strong growth and soaring demand for natural resources, trade between LAC and Asia grew at an annual average rate of 24 percent between 2003 and 2011. However, this once-dynamic relationship has now encountered serious headwinds. Trade … [Read more...] about How trade, investment and cooperation between Japan and Latin America and the Caribbean can inspire our future trade relationship with Asia
Why Are We Celebrating the Entry into Force of the Additional Trade Protocol to the Pacific Alliance?
Ever since the presidents of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru signed the Framework Agreement for the Pacific Alliance in June 2012 at the Paranal Observatory in Chile, the four countries have been hard at work to create an area of deep integration in Latin America that will increase trade openness, boost competitiveness, and foster growth. May 1, 2016, marked the coming … [Read more...] about Why Are We Celebrating the Entry into Force of the Additional Trade Protocol to the Pacific Alliance?
Welcome to Beyond Borders, a new blog about Integration and Trade
Welcome to Beyond Borders, a new blog created by the Integration and Trade Sector of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Beyond Borders is a space where policymakers, business leaders, students, thought leaders, and anyone interested in the issues of integration and trade can come together and engage with the IDB’s specialists and experts from around the world. When I … [Read more...] about Welcome to Beyond Borders, a new blog about Integration and Trade