Economic research and trade policy analysis
Introduction
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Trade for Peace Programme
Jan 2025
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Throughout recorded human history, interactions among diverse nations, societies and communities have been shaped by complex combinations of economic, political and social forces. A topical and highly relevant component of these interactions in today’s world relates to linkages between trade and peace.
Trade for Peace Programme
Pathways to Sustainable Trade and Peace
Jan 2025
Book
Can the flow of goods, services, and ideas build bridges where conflict once prevailed? If so, under whatcircumstances? The World Trade Organization (WTO) stands for a predictable, rules-based system based on the principle of non-discrimination. When the predecessor to the WTO – the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade – was established some 70 years ago, conflict among nations was at an historic low, following World War II. In the changed global Read More
Acknowledgements
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Trade for Peace Programme
Jan 2025
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The publication “Pathways to Sustainable Trade and Peace” was prepared under the general responsibility and guidance of Maika Oshikawa, Director of the Accessions Division.
Foreword by the WTO Director-General
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Trade for Peace Programme
Jan 2025
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We live in troubled times. Beyond geopolitical tensions, uncertainty in the global economy, and stalling progress on collective challenges from poverty reduction and hunger to climate change, the world is witnessing the highest level of active conflicts since the end of the Second World War. According to the 2024 Global Peace Index compiled by the Institute of Economics and Peace, a think tank, fewer conflicts are being resolved, while they are becomi Read More
Enabling global trade in renewable hydrogen and derivative commodities
Nov 2024
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Renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-derived commodities – such as ammonia, methanol and e-kerosene — are expected to play an important role in the transition to low-carbon energy because they are essential to decarbonize sectors such as heavy industry and transport. Jointly produced by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the WTO, this publication highlights the critical role of sound, coherent strategies in promoting the use of r Read More
Social
Nov 2024
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The emergent renewable hydrogen sector offers economic and sustainable development opportunities. Many developing economies see new possibilities in participating and profiting from the global energy market, as they have high renewable energy potential and could potentially produce renewable hydrogen and its derivatives at low cost.
Executive summary
Nov 2024
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Renewable hydrogen and hydrogen-derived commodities – such as ammonia, methanol and e-kerosene – are expected to play important roles in the energy transition. While most energy consumption can be met using renewable electricity or biofuels by 2050 (IRENA, 2023a), the use of renewable hydrogen and its derived commodities will be required in hard-to-abate sectors, including in industry as feedstocks (e.g. chemical manufacturing, fertiliser producti Read More
Conclusions
Nov 2024
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Hydrogen and hydrogen-derived commodities (ammonia, methanol and e-kerosene) are expected to play a crucial role in the energy transition and – in particular – the decarbonisation of many hard-to-abate end uses across industry and heavy-duty transport.
Trading with intelligence
Nov 2024
Book
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, produce and trade. As it further develops, AI is expected to unlock unprecedented economic and societal opportunities. However, it is also a source of significant risks and challenges. This report examines the intersection of AI and international trade. It discusses how AI may shape the future of international trade by reducing trade costs, improving productivity and expanding economies' compar Read More
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