Under the theme “Reducing Supply Chain Barriers”, The Global Enabling Trade Report 2012 assesses 132 economies worldwide, exploring how the globalization of value chains impacts measurement of trade and trade policies. Read the full press release for more information.
At the core of the report is the Enabling Trade Index, which ranks the countries on a range of factors. This year, Singapore came out on top, followed by Hong Kong SAR. Denmark and Sweden, with their small, open economies, entered the top 10, placing 3rd and 4th, respectively. Access the full rankings and data platform.
Results from the report reflect a world where trade is no longer dominated by developed economies, but increasingly concentrated with and among emerging economies, highlighting the role trade can play in economic growth and poverty reduction. Read the full report.
