World trade has experienced a significant slowdown since the 2008 financial crisis. Over this period, the global ratio … of trade expansion to income growth has halved. An effective global trade and investment system is crucial for … Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), the World Economic Forum, and 16 partnering institutions to bring together more …

Sustainable Development (ICTSD) and the World Economic Forum, the E15 Initiative was established to convene world-class experts … and institutions to conduct a strategic review of trade and investment rules and arrangements as well as develop proposals …

finance, and capturing more and better investment opportunities. It was carried out in collaboration with the World Economic … attractive destination for investment and trade. The region is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and … surrounded by some of the world’s fastest-growing economies such as Russia, India and China, who are increasingly investing in …