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💥 Did you catch our recent webinar? 💥 The Business for eTrade Development Alliance hosted a webinar on “Unlocking MSME Growth: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Trade.” Discussions involved Alliance representatives exploring how the Alliance leverages partner strengths and capabilities in this effort. Beyond looking at the project impact on SMEs, we discussed what makes these initiatives sustainable and scalable. Watch the replay here ⬇️ https://ow.ly/t0oK50SKmQz

It is a no-brainer: attracting and promoting investment is an essential part of national development plans. More investment fulfills campaign promises of creating better jobs, improving the economy, and raising standards of living. The enduring question, to which the answer often seems elusive, is “how?” How do countries succeed in attracting and retaining investment? Policy recommendations often focus on incentives and improving the investor’s “path” toward new investments. Few strategies address the hurdles that come after. Here, we highlight five actions USAID partner countries can take to more effectively attract and retain foreign investment—by improving the regulatory environment for doing business. Want to learn more? Continue reading in our latest blog, "Five Things USAID Partner Countries Can Do Differently to Attract and Retain Foreign Investment" authored by Alfredo Gonzalez Briseno, International Senior Consultant on Good Regulatory Practices and Bryan O’Byrne, Senior International Trade Advisor with USAID’s Center for Economics and Market Development, authored by Alfredo Gonzalez Briseno, International Senior Consultant on Good Regulatory Practices and Bryan O’Byrne, Senior International Trade Advisor with USAID’s Center for Economics and Market Development, here ⬇️ https://ow.ly/hvlI50Sx7kx

⏰ Next Week! ⏰ Join the eTrade Alliance on Monday, July 22 from 9:00 to 10:00 am ET as they host a webinar on “Unlocking MSME Growth: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Trade.” Discussions involving Alliance representatives will explore how the Alliance leverages partner strengths and capabilities in this effort. Beyond looking at the project impact on SMEs, we will discuss what makes these initiatives sustainable and scalable. Save your spot ⬇️ https://ow.ly/kQzp50SzTHT

The public comment period is open! USAID's Economic Growth & Trade Policy draft has been open for comment since last Wednesday! Have you shared your feedback yet? #newpolicy #economicgrowth #trade Engage now by reading and adding feedback using the link below ⬇️ https://ow.ly/4xrX50SxUY3

💥 New Webinar Alert! 💥 Join the eTrade Alliance on Monday, July 22 from 9:00 to 10:00 am ET as they host a webinar on “Unlocking MSME Growth: The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Digital Trade.” Discussions involving Alliance representatives will explore how the Alliance leverages partner strengths and capabilities in this effort. Beyond looking at the project impact on SMEs, we will discuss what makes these initiatives sustainable and scalable. Save your spot ⬇️ https://ow.ly/kQzp50SzTHT

The public comment period for USAID's Economic Growth & Trade Policy is officially open! #newpolicy #economicgrowth #trade Engage now by reading and adding feedback using the link below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eaFG8uZV

It’s US Independence Day! Wishing everyone a joyous summer and day off to all who are celebrating.

Did you catch Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation's webinar on Humanitarian Aid for Trade? The speakers delved into the complexities of leveraging digitalization and other processes to fortify humanitarian response efforts. Drawing from insights gleaned from projects in #Madagascar to improve the country’s disaster preparedness and expedite the clearance of critical medical supplies, the discussion shed light on scalable solutions for humanitarian and disaster supply chain challenges. Catch the replay here ⤵️ https://ow.ly/o02r50Su8H7

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💥Featured Resource!💥 What Does "Stewardship" Mean for the Market Development Approach in Health? This reference document from USAID highlights the importance of applying market development approaches in public health programming to drive more sustainable impacts across maternal, newborn, and #ChildHealth goals. Explore Here ⬇️ https://ow.ly/5AzO50RUKAZ