APPG TOP

UK All-Party Parliamentary Group for Trade Out of Poverty. Co-Chairs @theodoraclarke MP and Lord Jeremy Purvis.

Secretariat provided by @ODI_trade.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Exciting news from the recent @APPG_TOP AGM: @ODI_Global will now lead as External Secretariat of the APPG.

Yesterday, we had our first meeting since the AGM @UKHouseofLords w/ our co-chair Lord Purvis and Secretariat's Director @DWteVelde.

Looking forward to working together🤝

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

How will $130B+ be invested across Africa in key sectors like automotive, agriculture & pharma by 2030?

New @WEF-@AfCFTA action plan provides the blueprint w/ bold commitments on skills, innovation, infrastructure & more to realise #AfCFTA's projected $450B income boost.

#WEF24

[Dirk Willem te Velde @DWteVelde]

A really important new UK trade commitment in the new White Paper

"We will stimulate imports from low- and middle-income countries in areas of demand in the UK"

"through a developing country import campaign"

A crucial development policy: https://t.co/QkR5TZGXSr

@APPG_TOP

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

#ICYMI: Last month we convened top experts to discuss African-European trade dynamics & #Aid4Trade amid a climate-constrained world. Discussions focused on impacts of policies like #CBAM, sustainability standards, and more.

📰Read the summary & outcomes: https://t.co/9hrFPlHXvs

[Dirk Willem te Velde @DWteVelde]

Great to catch-up with a stellar line up after the @APPG_TOP meeting yesterday.

Climate change and policy responses to it mean there is a different trade context for the poorest countries and Aid for Trade needs to evolve to support this change.

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Mr. @daveghbeer expressed @TradeMarkAfrica's support to African exporters to leverage on technological advances including making intermodal shifts from airfreight to seafreight, harnessing cold chain tech measures to cut transport times & reducing compliance costs.

[Dave Beer @daveghbeer]

Glad to be with impressive trade facilitation colleagues discussing the future of trade relations with Africa, and what we need to do, to future proof progress. #greentrade #digitisation

[TradeMark Africa @TradeMarkAfrica]

Our CEO @daveghbeer participated in a round-table discussion chaired by @theodoraclarke that explored strategies on how African-European trade relations can navigate climate change regulations e.g. the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, to ensure seamless trade in the future

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Key topics discussed: effects of #CBAM, supply chain regs & private sector measures on vital sectors in #Africa like horticulture. Plus, how tech innovations enable low-carbon trade routes & efficiency, and #Aid4Trade's role in helping countries adapt to new climate regulations.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Yesterday's roundtable, chaired by @theodoraclarke, explored how African-European trade relationships & #Aid4Trade can navigate a climate-constrained world.
Engaging discussion featuring insights from @daveghbeer, @KeaneJodie, Prof Alan Winters, Michael Roberts & @DavidLukeTrade.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

The new @APPG_TOP webpage is now live!
In May, @ODI_Global @ODI_trade took over as External Secretariat of the APPG w/ @DWteVelde serving as Director.

🔗Visit >https://t.co/szG7E1ATjp< for the latest events and discussions on sustainable trade, investment & economic development.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

❝A prosperous, stable and secure Africa is good for the 1.5 billion people who live on this great continent. It’s also good for the UK. And it’s good for the world.❞

Read Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly's speech on UK partnerships with Africa ⤵️

https://t.co/2z9PN47TAj

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Inclusive and sustainable trade and investment are key to driving inclusive growth and prosperity in #Africa.

Great to see the UK taking this important initiative to strengthen “future-focussed, mutually beneficial” partnerships with #Ghana, #Nigeria, and #Zambia.

[Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @FCDOGovUK]

The UK is committed to Africa’s future. 

We’re building partnerships with African nations that will grow our economies, enhance our security and champion the rights of women and girls.

[WTO @wto]

The WTO will be part of the first ever Trade Day at the upcoming #COP28 climate summit. This is an important step towards harnessing trade as an essential part of the solution to climate change. More info: https://t.co/AaxZGjDTmO #TradeandEnvironment

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

Today is #WorldPopulationDay!

#DidYouKnow that the #AfCFTA is the world's largest free trade area with a population of 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion? This game-changing agreement has the potential to lift 30 million people out of poverty across #Africa.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

#FDI can be a powerful catalyst for growth & development. We're encouraged to see the UK's $60bln FDI stock in #Africa, despite a drop in global FDI flows, and remain committed to promoting sustainable trade as a tool for poverty reduction.

#InvestInAfrica #WIR2023 @DWteVelde

[UN Trade and Development @UNCTAD]

According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023, international project finance deals targeting Africa showed a decline of 47% in value. https://t.co/IRJWHlTHwV

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

Great to be part of the conversation at a roundtable on 🇪🇹#Ethiopia's Economic & Political reforms, hosted by @EthioEmbassyUK, @TheEasternAfri1 & @EthioInvestment

Valuable insights shared on investment opportunities & steps being taken to create an investor-friendly environment.

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

The #DCTS is a game-changer for developing countries reducing tariffs, simplifying trading rules and benefiting small businesses in 65 countries, including 37 in #Africa.

Great to see the UK leading the way in supporting global development through inclusive & sustainable #trade.

[Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel]

🌍📈 Our Developing Countries Trading Scheme slashes tariffs & makes trading with the UK easier for 65 countries & 3.3bn people.

This is an excellent example of how as an independent trading nation we are creating new opportunities around the world & benefitting 🇬🇧 consumers.

[Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel]

Last week we launched the UK’s🇬🇧 landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme, met with fantastic women entrepreneurs, business leaders and my counterparts in the Government of Ethiopia🇪🇹

It was a productive trip and I look forward to forging more global trading relationships 🌎

[Ambassador Teferi Melesse Desta 🇪🇹🇬🇧 @EthioAmbUK]

Glad to have joined a Roundtable on Developing Countries Trading & UK’s Trade Policy at the UK Parliament. Extended thanks to the UK gov't for the launch of #DCTS in #Addisababa & underlined that the new scheme will strengthen economic ties b/n 🇪🇹 & 🇬🇧 @APPG_TOP @ODI_Global

[APPG TOP @APPG_TOP]

Thank you for joining us to discuss the Developing Countries Trading Scheme @HuddlestonNigel.
Together we can work towards building a more prosperous future for all through sustainable #trade

@ODI_trade @DWteVelde @EthioAmbUK @EthioEmbassyUK @EconMitch @marco4gione @pengelly_tom

[Nigel Huddleston MP @HuddlestonNigel]

🗣️ Delighted to be given the opportunity to discuss the Developing Countries Trading Scheme with @APPG_TOP.

📈 By offering preferential trading with 🇬🇧 to 65 developing countries, we are empowering local businesses and helping countries to trade out of poverty.