In recent years, the debate surrounding free trade versus protectionism has intensified, particularly as industrialized countries face increasing competition from emerging economies. This argument is of particular importance to Pakistan which faces…
The Lahore School of Economics macro model estimates that Pakistan's GDP growth for FY 2023-2024 is projected at 1.68%, reflecting ongoing weaknesses in sectoral performance, particularly in large-scale manufacturing, which barely broke even after a…
This research paper explores the dynamic relationship between trade openness, financial development, and economic growth in Lesotho. The study utilizes quarterly time series data spanning from 1970 to 2021, obtained from the Central Bank of Lesotho…
The Centre for World Trade Studies (CWTS) UGM has been working on a joint-study with Indonesian Coordinating Ministry of Economy which presents a review on Indonesia-Bangladesh Bilateral Trade and Economic Affairs. Both countries have agreed to…
This research is also a collaboration between the Centre for World Trade Studies UGM and NPPA. It analyzes the impact of opening public procurement market access (GPA) in WTO, IJEPA (Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement) and IEU CEPA (…
The Centre for World Trade Studies UGM undertook the following research project in collaboration with the Indonesian National Public Procurement Agency (NPPA) in 2018. The first research project analyses the readiness of Indonesian domestic…