The joint report by the World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization on the role of trade in promoting women equality, states as follows: “Trade can dramatically improve women’s lives, creating new jobs, enhancing customer choice, and increasing women’s bargaining power in society. But women’s relationship with trade is complex, as it can also lead to job losses and
By Rosy Hernandez The City of Gold Many people believe that Dubai is the epitome of opulence located in the oil rich, MENA (Middle East North Africa) region. Dubai is so much more than a top destination for tourists in search of excellent services and record-holding luxuries. Let’s pull back the golden baroque curtains and
By Rosy Hernandez. India. We have all heard her name in the news for the past year in regards to the global pandemic. But India is so much more than a headline; India is a beautifully diverse, unique country with a rich history and a positive outlook on the future. To fully take in the
By Ms. Kyesubire Talitwala-Greigg For a long time, all I ever heard about intra African trade was wahala (trouble). I heard stories of lost goods, exaggerated prices, misunderstanding, inexplicable duty, lost revenue, high transport costs and so much more. It seemed as if everywhere I turned, I found reasons not to trade in Africa. I
Originally published on Diaz Trade Law Blog Co-Authored by Jennifer Diaz and Sharath Patil What’s the Kimberley Process? Established in 2003, the Kimberley Process (“KP”) is a multilateral trade regime created to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds, also known as “blood” diamonds, are rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance armed
