The current policy brief, prepared by ESCAP Transport Division, reviews countries’ initial responses to the outbreak and suggests some key takeaways that can inform current and future policy responses. The lessons from the COVID-19 experience.
, highlighted in this brief, suggest that:
The Economic Commission for Western Asia (ECWA) was established on 9 August 1973 pursuant to Economic and Social Council’s resolution 1818 (LV). Its purpose was to stimulate economic activity in member countries, strengthen cooperation between them promote development.
In recognition of the social component of its work, the Commission was renamed the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) under Economic and Social Council resolution 69/1985 of July 1985.
Established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations (UN) in 1958 as one of the UN's five regional commissions, ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development.
The Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLA) -the Spanish acronym is CEPAL- was established by Economic and Social Council resolution 106(VI) of 25 February 1948 and began to function that same year.
UNECE produced a Guide for National Trade Facilitation Bodies on How to Use UN/CEFACT Trade Facilitation Standards and Tools. The objective is to help NTFBs in their response to current and long-term challenges to international trade, using the instruments of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT). The Guide introduces the concept of NTFBs, their role in raising awareness and implementing UN/CEFACT standards and tools.
National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) are vital platforms for institutional coordination and stakeholders' consultation on the planning and implementation of successful trade facilitation reforms.
The Caribbean, and to a large extent Central American countries, h
