WTO Chair in Mexico hosts the WTO, IFC launch of joint publication on trade finance in Central America and Mexico

The WTO Chair in Mexico hosted an event on 29th April to launch the joint publication on “Trade Finance in Central America and Mexico” in Mexico City. It was launched by Deputy Director-General Johanna Hill and International Finance Corporation (IFC) Global Director Nathalie Louat in Mexico City. The report focuses on three developing economies in Latin America (Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico), underlining how access to trade finance is essential for firms to capitalize on trade opportunities by managing risks and securing working capital.

More details about the study and access to it: https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news25_e/publ_29apr25_e.htm#

Policy recommendations included in the report point at strengthening supply chain markets through regulatory harmonization, digital innovation, improved risk assessments and better access for small and women-owned firms. International organizations and development banks can also play a key role through capacity building, liquidity support and risk-sharing facilities.

The launch was followed by a presentation of the report and a panel discussion bringing together representatives of the WTO, IFC, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Mexican government and the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM).