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Dzmitry Kniahin

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Dzmitry Kniahin
Market Analyst and a lead and Coordinator of Rules of Origin Facilitator initiative between ITC, World Customs Organization (WCO) and World Trade Organization (WTO)

Mr. Dzmitry Kniahin is a market analyst and a lead and coordinator of Rules of Origin Facilitator initiative between ITC, World Customs Organization (WCO) and World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2018. He works on global market access issues as part of Market Access Map project focusing on customs tariffs, free trade agreements, domestic taxes and other non-tariff measures. Dzmitry is a PhD candidate at University of Geneva, Switzerland. He holds a master’s degree in economics from University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and a bachelor degree in economics from M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation. He is fluent in English, French, Russian and Belarusian.

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Harmonising rules of origin for the African continental free trade area

For the African continental free trade area to become fully operational, it is essential for the 54 signatory countries to reach agreement on harmonisation of rules of origins – the ‘Made in Africa’ criteria to ensure that only bona fide African products will benefit from tariff concessions. This column reports on progress and the remaining challenges.

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Untapped talent, unrealised growth: jobs and women in the MENAAP region

Only around one in five women of working age participate in the labour markets of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. As this column explains, the region can no longer afford to leave half its human capital underused. Expanding women’s labour force participation is central to growth and resilience in the face of looming demographic change.

Closing the gender gap in political participation in MENA

Women across the Middle East and North Africa participate less than men in politics – not only in political parties and elections, but also in petitions, boycotts, protests and strikes. This column reports evidence from ten countries showing that differences in education, employment and political attitudes explain part of this disparity, yet a significant gender gap remains.

Labour demand and informal employment in Egypt’s manufacturing sector

Egypt’s manufacturing sector faces a dual challenge of weak job creation and persistent informality. Drawing on survey evidence on business behaviour and labour market dynamics, this column explains why job creation is limited and informal work remains such an integral part of how firms organise production. The generation of more formal jobs requires a comprehensive policy approach, one that goes beyond enforcement of labour regulations to reshape the economic environment in which firms and workers make decisions.

Challenges of conflict and industrial policy for development

How effective is industrial policy as a tool for long-term economic growth and development? Against the backdrop of the conflict currently engulfing the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP), a new report argues that while industrial policies are widely used across the region, they can only address market failures and foster growth when they are aligned with country capabilities, implemented with accountability and backed by capable institutions.




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