UNCTAD and Cambodia to step up cooperation

29 March 2014

During UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi’s 20-21 March 2014 visit to Cambodia, he and Cambodian government leaders agreed to develop existing collaboration and explore new partnerships. Among possible areas of cooperation are assistance in diversifying Cambodian exports, a strategy for "branding" Cambodian products, including through the use of geographical indications, and joint support for the establishment of a research and training institute on trade and development issues.

Such initiatives would continue the close ties developed during and after Cambodia's accession to the WTO a decade ago. UNCTAD provides advice and support to help the country take advantage of opportunities stemming from preferential trading schemes and reforms of rules of origin in export markets, such as the European Union. Cambodia also takes part in UNCTAD's programs to promote automated customs procedures (ASYCUDA) and effective debt management (DMFAS).

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