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Trade: The key to a sustainable post-2015 development agenda
- Source: International Trade Forum, Volume 2014, Issue 3, Aug 2014, p. 22 - 23
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- 31 Aug 2014
Abstract
To achieve sustainable development there is a significant need for new ideas, products and technologies in each and every country in the world. This is why trade and transport are critical for sustainable development. If a new energy efficient water pump, solar panel or vaccine cannot cross a border without expensive delays and extra costs, then it will slow the transition to a greener and more sustainable economy. Increased trade brings efficiency gains, stimulates innovation and yields higher income growth. The importance of trade in bringing about sustainable economic growth cannot be overemphasized.
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