Flavia Thomé talks about the Trade Knowledge Network
Flavia Thomé is the Geneva-based Program Administrator for IISD's Trade and Investment program and Trade Knowledge Network. She talks about how the network is increasing opportunities for innovation and development as the first point of call for information about trade, investment and sustainable development in developing nations.
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