Inclusive Trade Facilitation in Vietnam
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Abstract
Based on survey results of the United Nations for the three years 2015, 2017 and 2019, the paper analyzes the current situation of inclusive trade facilitation in Vietnam and compares it with other trade facilitation activities of Vietnam, and with inclusive trade facilitation of some regions in the world. The results show that Vietnam's inclusive trade facilitation is still progressing at a low level compared to other trade facilitation activities, but is much higher than the inclusive trade facilitation of APEC and other ASEAN countries. On those grounds, the article concludes that in order to facilitate inclusive trade, Vietnam should further promote measures to facilitate agricultural activities as well as strengthen deeper participation of women in trade activities.
Keywords:
Trade facilitation, inclusive trade, Vietnam.
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