Commonwealth Trade Review 2021

Deepening intra-Commonwealth trade and investment can help drive economic growth, create jobs and increase the prosperity of Commonwealth citizens. Commonwealth countries’ trade and investment have been affected significantly by COVID-19. The theme of Commonwealth Trade Review 2021 is ‘Energising Commonwealth Trade in a Digital World: Paths to Recovery Post-COVID’. This edition presents new empirical findings about the impact of the pandemic and practical recommendations to boost trade recovery and build resilience, especially by harnessing digital trade and digital technologies, utilising post-Brexit trading opportunities and promoting more sustainable green and blue economies. Chapter 1 - Commonwealth Trade and the Pandemic Chapter 2 - Digitalisation and Trade in the Commonwealth Chapter 3 - The Impact of COVID-19 on Commonwealth FDI Chapter 4 - Multilateral and Regional Trade Responses to the Pandemic Chapter 5 - Pathways to Post-COVID Trade Recovery and Resilience Building