David Primack (he/him)

Economist tweeting on trade & econ devt. Views are mine: RT/❤ ≠ endorsement #regulatorycooperation #tradeinservices #internaltrade #digitaltrade #CFTA #AfCFTA

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

As a new tool in the regulatory alignment toolbox, it marks an important step towards deeper economic integration + lays the groundwork for greater cooperation between Canadian regulators, & ideally a more harmonized, competitive, & safer economy that works for all Canadians.

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

Its been years in the making (and consumed more of my life than I'd care to admit), but yesterday, Ministers responsible for internal trade across Canada signed the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement on the Sale of Goods (CMRA) https://t.co/0U54CTk2kE #CFTA #CMRA #RCT

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

@Alex_Panetta #funnynotfunny

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

Calling all trade policy wonks curious about the world of consulting... this should be a good one! 45 minutes away... tune in. #tradepolicy #regionalintegration

[TPRForum @TPRForum]

THURSDAY , Oct 17th at 9 AM ET/1500 CET, @BenShepherdEcon & @TradeEconomista will host a “Consulting and Working Independently in Trade Policy” webinar w/ special guest ⭐️ @stephaniecnoel @EGarnizova & @Paul Baker.
Sign up to join us!
https://t.co/90PlrhooEF

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

Canadian Ministers responsible for #internaltrade launch new Internal Trade Action Plan #ITAP to drive further progress in removing barriers and irritants impacting trade between provinces and territories. #CFTA #interprovincialtrade #Canada https://t.co/czPzHaZ98y

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

@gildfantonio @IMFNews While not all industrial policy interventions are created equal, unfortunately it seems 'do as I say, not as I do' continues to apply...

[Rebeca Grynspan @RGrynspan]

As @UN Trade and Development's Secretary-General, I'm honored to lead an organization with a strong legacy but forward looking & adapting to new challenges. https://t.co/1zI67jeknV

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

In 2022, approximately $528 billion of goods and services moved across provincial and territorial borders– equal to 18.8% of Canada’s GDP. https://t.co/QxZ52lWu7Q.

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

Looking for a central repository of Canadian inter-provincial (internal) #trade data? @StatCan_eng taking important 1st steps with the launch of the new Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub https://t.co/de2gc0jte3 #internaltrade #interprovincialtrade #CFTA #CdnEcon

[Prudence Sebahizi @P_Sebahizi]

Mr. Claver Gatete of Rwanda - Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) https://t.co/b0aulX4lkK

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

@Ezenagu Fantastic news. Congrats to you @Ezenagu and kudos @SBSKenya for setting up the Centre!

[WTO @wto]

Join us on 3 July for the launch of "Trade in Services for Development," a joint publication by the WTO and @WorldBank. Opening remarks by DG @NOIweala and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Moderated by DDG @_AnabelG.

Registration & programme: https://t.co/P2Ea5PkoKw

[Jodie Keane @KeaneJodie]

Great to see this new partnership! With the AFCFTA deepening intra-_Afr trade&investment, there are major opps to boost services trade .@DavidPrimack .@DWteVelde .@_Prachi_Agarwal .@ODI_trade

[David Primack (he/him) @DavidPrimack]

@ODI_trade @AfCFTA @_Prachi_Agarwal https://t.co/Ws2M7nkCul

[ODI Trade | @odi-trade.bsky.social @ODI_trade]

🇳🇬 #Nigeria's National Development Plan highlights the importance of @AfCFTA in transforming the economy. Our latest report explores how the country can leverage #AfCFTA to expand its services market share in #Africa.

✍️: @_Prachi_Agarwal and @DavidPrimack

Read more ⤵️

[WTO @wto]

DDG Ellard: The future of globalization is services, digital technology #ServicesTrade #Ecommerce https://t.co/rWEVaQfc70

[@nimrodzalk.bsky.social @NimrodZalk]

Alice Amsden and Industrial Policy: A Podcast Series https://t.co/CSWNjByhqV

[OECD Trade ➡ Making Trade Work for All @OECDtrade]

#ServicesTrade restrictions: transport & logistics services ✈️⤵️

Discover our detailed Sector Notes on:
🔹 Air transport services
🔹 Maritime freight transport services
🔹 Courier services
🔹 Distribution services
🔹 & more!

👉 https://t.co/yDm0v2FB6N #OECDSTRI

[OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives @OECD]

The 2023 update of the OECD #ServicesTrade Restrictiveness Index is here!

🔹🆕 Report (with services trade policy trends up to 2023)
🔹50+ Country Notes
🔹20+ Sector Notes
🔹Compare your country & policy simulator tools
🔹& more!

Explore #OECDSTRI 👉https://t.co/ynekZjfE9h

[Afronomicslaw @afronomicslaw]

📢📢POST-DOC OPPORTUNITY: New Opening for Postdoctoral Researchers (or near PhD Completion Candidates) on Sustainable Development and Trade at University of Bristol

Deadline: February 19, 2023.⬇️ https://t.co/qGJIfOSLHC