Policy Analysis related to Trade and Investment
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ONE’s submission to the G20 High Level Panel on Infrastructure Investment
Last year, as part of the G20 Seoul Development Consensus, the G20 recognised the important role infrastructure plays in poverty alleviation and economic growth. A High Level Panel was set up to look at infrastructure funding and how best to mobilise and scale up financing for this important underfunded sector. Next month this panel will report back to the G20 with recommendations. However it is important when this happens that they appreciate that some infrastructure is more effective at alleviating poverty than others. To be most effective at tackling poverty reduction the High Level Panel should be aware of how best infrastructure can help alleviate poverty and the ways to ensure infrastructure benefits for the poorest. ONE recently sent a submission to them explaining the ways their recommendations and the G20 can ensure this. More
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ONE submission to UK Government Trade and Investment White Paper
ONE welcomes the Government undertaking a consultation exercise on the production of a new White Paper on Trade and Investment. The commitment to ensure that poor countries can capitalise on the opportunities that global trade and investment can provide to raise themselves out of poverty is particularly welcome. The UK has an international reputation for linking trade and development and has done much to support this. The White Paper presents an opportunity to do more and adopt and champion innovative approaches. More
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ONE’S Analysis of the Outcomes of the G20 Pittsburgh Summit
The Pittsburgh Summit on 25th September was another chance to highlight the need to bring Africa into the center of the global economic recovery. More
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Summary of Recommendations for the 2009 Pittsburgh G20 Summit
Host an Upcoming G20 in Africa: Africa must be integrated into discussions on the global economic recovery. Made up of 900 million potential producers and consumers, Africa has enormous potential to bring long-term benefits to the rest of the world. The continent offers untapped resources-agricultural potential, economic opportunities and energy supplies-that could help resolve many of the world's current challenges. The first task of the G20 must be to bring Africa and other developing nations into the center of the global economic recovery plan. To acknowledge the importance of Africa and take the first step towards cultivating the potential of the continent, the G20 should agree to hold an upcoming Summit in Africa. Doing so will showcase the importance of the continent as a world partner and emphasize that Africa must be a part of the solution....
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DATA Report 2007: Trade Chapter
Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2007. PDF Download. More
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DATA Report 2008: Trade Chapter
Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2008. PDF Download. More
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The African Growth and Opportunity Act
One of the most important tools in the fight against poverty is trade. The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is one way in which the U.S. has worked to open its markets to African producers.
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From Vision to Action: ONE's Presidential Transition Briefing
In November 2008, ONE delivered its transition briefing, "From Vision to Action: Realizing the Potential for Development in an Obama Administration," to President-elect Obama's transition team. PDF Download. More
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DATA Report 2006: Trade Chapter
Trade Chapter from DATA Report 2006. PDF Download. More
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Trade and Investment
Trade that creates economic growth and opportunities for the poorest poeple is key to ending poverty in the long-term. More