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• 'Engendering' Uganda's National Export Strategy

Uganda has enjoyed strong annual growth in exports in recent years and has made progress in diversifying its export base. However, much needs to be done if it is to realize by 2012 its National Export Strategy targets of increasing annual revenue to $5 billion per year (from around $1.8 billion), achieving a 16% contribution to gross domestic product and raising the per capita export ratio to $200 (from $82). A simple vision was articulated: "a dynamic and competitive export sector with more participation of women". The benefits of addressing gender consideration were seen as fundamental to ensuring adequate buy-in of the stakeholders. It was also stressed that there should be a balance of men and women in the stakeholder team.

• International Trade Forum
• Num. 3-4/2008, Juillet 2008

• Voluntary Standards in Developing Countries

The importance of voluntary standards has grown in recent years, contributing to higher growth rates in international trade, especially in agricultural products, than achieved in many more traditional markets. Voluntary standards (or private standards) are standards developed by non-governmental entities such as businesses, not-for-profit organizations or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders. Since the 1990s voluntary standards have become increasingly important in international trade and a considerable share of agricultural exports comply with them. While researchers and practitioners seem to agree that voluntary standards are a tool to improve livelihoods and foster export opportunities in developing countries, it is the producer's specific circumstances and the certification o...

... chain were conducted in Zambia, Kenya and Uganda and found improved produce quality, better knowled...

• International Trade Forum
• Num. 3, Juillet - Juillet - Juillet 2010

• Letters to the editor: Op-Ed.

... stopped in Nigeria, Cameroon and Uganda? Is there democracy in Zimbabwe or Ivory Coast? Is...

• Swiss News
• Num. 2003, Juin 2003

• Trade Talks: How Itc Can Help

...A role for business. * Uganda's Services Coalition Finds Strength in Numbers (7/...

• International Trade Forum
• Num. 1/2006, Janvier 2006

• Sneaking in from above.

... held by terrorists at Entebbe airport in Uganda, following the hijacking of an Air France flight. ...

• Armada International
• Vol. 28 Num. 6, Décembre 2004