European Commission Directorate-General for Trade

1. Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP): The EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Limited impact of revised trade scheme
   • Abstract: Revising the EU's GSP: a tool to support economic growth in developing countries and through better trade opportunities. Limited impact for countries of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Effects on aviation fuel
   • 18 June 2013
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 95Kb
2. Development: Aid for Trade Report 2012
   • Abstract: 2012 Aid for Trade monitoring report is an accompanying document to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions "Improving EU support to developing countries in mobilising Financing for Development"
   • 9 July 2012
   • Type: Official document
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 8656Kb
3. Development: Study on Development Aspects of International Trade and Trade Policy
   • Abstract: The study on 'Aspects of trade' was commissioned by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation, to review the existing literature on the link between of trade and development.
   • 23 March 2012
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 2531Kb
4. Development: Council conclusions on EU’s approach to trade, growth and development in the next decade
   • Abstract: On 16 March 2012, the Council of the European Union adopted Conclusions on EU's approach to trade, growth and development in the next decade.
   • 16 March 2012
   • Type: Official document
   • Source: Council
   • Format: PDF 45Kb
5. Development: 10 key benefits of Trade for Developing countries
   • Abstract: This factsheet outlines the 10 key benefits of Trade for Developing countries.
   • Languages:
     • pt
     • fr
     • de
     • es
   • 27 January 2012
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 1230Kb
6. Development: Trade as a driver of development - Staff Working Paper
   • Abstract: Staff Working paper accompanying the document "Trade, growth and development - Tailoring trade and investment policy for those countries most in need".
   • 27 January 2012
   • Type: Other
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 480Kb
7. Development: Trade, growth and development Communication
   • Abstract: Trade, Growth and Development. Tailoring trade and investment policy for those countries most in need Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European Economic and Social Committee. This Communication proposes concrete ways to enhance synergies between trade and development policies.
   • Languages:
     • pt
     • es
     • fr
     • de
     • bg
     • cs
     • da
     • el
     • et
     • fi
     • hu
     • it
     • lt
     • lv
     • mt
     • nl
     • pl
     • ro
     • sk
     • sl
     • sv
   • 27 January 2012
   • Type: Official document
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 660Kb
8. Development: Memo on the Communication "Trade, growth and development"
   • Abstract: Memo on the Communication "Trade, growth and development"
   • 27 January 2012
   • Type: Press release
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 35Kb
9. Development: Press release on trade-led growth as central to modern development agenda
   • Abstract: Press release on trade-led growth as central to modern development agenda, Trade and Development Communication from the Commission, 27 January 2012
   • 27 January 2012
   • Type: Press release
   • Source: Commission
   • Format: PDF 22Kb
10. Development: Communication on Trade and Development - Final Report of the Public Consultation
    • Abstract: Communication on Trade and Development - Final Report of the Public Consultation with view on the new Communication on Trade and Development.
    • 19 December 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 200Kb
11. Development: Public Consultation on Trade and Development - Listing of answers received
    • Abstract: Full report after the public consultation on Trade and Development.
    • 30 September 2011
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 1602Kb
12. Development: Introduccion en Español de la Consulta pública sobre una nueva Comunicación sobre comercio y desarrollo
    • Abstract: Introduccion en Español de la Consulta pública sobre una nueva Comunicación sobre comercio y desarrollo
    • Languages:
      • fr
      • es
    • 1 July 2011
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 19Kb
13. Development: Speech - Africa: Building on Growth
    • Abstract: Speech by Commissioner De Gucht at the "Friends of Europe event 'Africa: Building on Growth', dinner debate on leadership and governance" Brussels, 27 June 2011
    • 27 June 2011
    • Type: Speeches and articles
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 38Kb
14. Development: Trade and Development Public Consultation - Issue Paper
    • Abstract: Issue Paper accompanying the Public Consultation on Trade and Development
    • Languages:
      • fr
      • es
    • 17 June 2011
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 118Kb
15. Development: How can we increase trade and capital flows to Least Developed Countries?
    • Abstract: Speech by Commissioner De Gucht at the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, in Istanbul, Turkey, 11 May 2011
    • 11 May 2011
    • Type: Speeches and articles
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 41Kb
16. Development: Good governance at all levels
    • Abstract: Speech by Commissioner De Gucht at the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, in Istanbul, Turkey, 11 May 2011
    • 11 May 2011
    • Type: Speeches and articles
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 40Kb
17. Development: Africa and its emerging partners; what the global shift means for the continent
    • Abstract: Remarks by Commissioner De Gucht at the UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, in Istanbul, Turkey, 11 May 2011
    • 11 May 2011
    • Type: Speeches and articles
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 36Kb
18. Development: Factsheet - The EU as the most open market in the World for Developing countries
    • Abstract: This Factsheet outlines why the EU is the biggest single market in the world and imports more from developing countries than anyone else.
    • Languages:
      • fr
      • de
      • pt
      • es
    • 27 January 2011
    • Type: Other
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 319Kb
19. Development: Fourth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries
    • Abstract: Fourth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries, Istanbul, Turkey - 9-13 May 2011 : draft resolution and provisional agenda.
    • 15 December 2010
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Commission
    • Format: PDF 315Kb
20. Development: GSP - How to make it more effective?
    • Abstract: A presentation by Eurocommerce - Brussels, 16 March 2010 - Trade policies towards developing countries Conference
    • 16 March 2010
    • Type: Issues and policies
    • Source: Other source
    • Format: PDF 108Kb

Related sections

• Policy - Countries and regions - Development - Aid for trade
• Policy - Countries and regions - Development - Economic Partnerships
• Policy - Countries and regions - Development - Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)

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EU Trade Commissioner
Karel De Gucht