2022 marks the second year of implementation for the European Union – Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and also the end of application of the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) for Viet Nam.
Akshay Bholee, International Economics Consulting Ltd’s Data Scientist was one of the experts who authored a recent report on the Strategy for Development of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology sectors in Mauritius.
Strategy for Development of the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sectors in Mauritius Read More »
For the 7th consecutive year, our CEO, Paul Baker, International Economics Consulting Ltd has been recognised as WWL Expert on Trade and Customs category and designation in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders – Africa 2023.
WWL Thought Leaders Africa 2023 Read More »
We are pleased to share our Quarterly Newsletter, with our most recent articles, CEO Insights and projects.
IEC Quarterly Newsletter – December 2022 Read More »
An increasing number of African countries are considering the launch of central bank digital currencies, CBDCs.
Central Banks and Crypto: Perfect Match or Problem? Read More »
Quarter 1 2022 Post pandemic recovery threatened by the Russia-Ukraine war The year started with a weakened global economy as countries reimposed mobility restrictions as the new Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected in late 2021. The start of the year witnessed rising energy costs and supply interruptions, resulting in spiralling inflation accross the globe
Looking Back at 2022: From COVID-19 Recovery to Geopolitical Shocks Read More »
Overview of the Electronic Trade Documents Bill On 12th October 2022, the Electronic Trade Documents Bill was introduced in the House of Lords, and in a next phase will be discussed at the House of Commons. The bill, in its current format, includes 7 sections imposing legal recognition to electronic versions of trade documents, allowing
UK: Electronic Trade Documents Bill Read More »
The Government of Mauritius recently reiterated the island nation’s commitment to become a fully-fledged member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD, – a leading international economic organisation and a key player in multilateralism – currently comprises 38 Member countries, none of which are African. “Mauritius will continue working towards becoming
Mauritius: Island Nation Seeks to Become First Fully-Fledged African Member of OECD Read More »
Overview of the Telecommunications Law and its draft amendments In late October 2022, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) announced a request for public consultation on the Draft Amendment to Telecommunications Law 2009 (“Draft Amended Telecommunications Law”). According to the MIC, the new law will support the implementation of Viet Nam’s policies on the
Within the Project “Support to Regional Economic Integration”, International Economics Consulting Ltd (IEC) provided technical assistance to the CEFTA Secretariat in the monitoring and evaluation of the reforms of Additional Protocol 5 (AP 5) to the CEFTA Agreement on Trade Facilitation for improved transparency and accountability. IEC prepared a Report on Non-Tariff Measures in CEFTA
Report on Non-Tariff Measures in CEFTA Read More »
As metals used to produce semiconductors, car batteries and solarpanels are becoming scarcer, the extraction of polymetallic nodules is an option for Mauritius to be looking into, especially as these mineral masses are found in substantial quantities in its seabeds. This could be an interesting economic opportunity but there are environmental risks to their extraction.
Deep-Sea Mining: An Untapped Potential in Mauritius Read More »
International Economics Consulting Ltd has submitted written evidence on key considerations regarding Digital Trade and the UK’s Accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This is an area of increasing importance for UK companies, more specifically for UK SMEs who might be best placed to benefit from a strong digital trade
Digital Trade under CPTPP and Implications for the United Kingdom Read More »
As of May 2022, 100 countries, representing over 95 percent of global GDP, had at least one initiative related to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) initiative. All G7 countries are considering the use of CBDCs, and the European Central Bank is aiming to introduce an eEuro by 2025. Nineteen of the G20 countries are exploring
Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Future of Global Trade Transactions? Read More »
