OECD Global Forum on Trade
OECD Global Forum on Trade 2021
Paris, France | 26 October, 2021
Disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have subjected supply chains to unprecedented levels of stress. Although evidence demonstrates that global supply chains have exhibited resilience, high-profile shortages of key inputs and rising shipping costs continue to be a source of concern. To reduce exposure to risk, many governments are therefore pursuing actions to ensure security of supply in critical industries.
At its meeting of 7 April 2021, the OECD Trade Committee identified the importance of public-private dialogue on the stress testing of global supply chains. The objective of this Global Forum on Trade is therefore to share information on the objectives, roles (among governments and firms) and approaches to stress tests as means of promoting consultation and cooperation between the public and private sector.
Preliminary comments by lead speakers will be followed by open discussion. Outcomes will inform the OECD Trade Committee’s work on building resilient supply chains for all.
Documents and information
- Agenda (last updated 19 October 2021)
- Summary record (forthcoming)
- OECD Resilient Supply Chains Portal
OECD Global Forums on Trade
The OECD Global Forums on Trade bring together trade policy makers, academics, industry representatives and other experts from OECD and non-OECD countries to exchange views on current trade policy issues. It is often with a focus on issues of importance in trade relations between developed and developing countries and on the role of the international community in supporting developing countries with their integration efforts.
The Global Forum on Trade conference series is organised under the auspices of the OECD’s Trade Committee in support of its objective to “improve understanding of the benefits and costs of further trade liberalisation, so as to increase support for an open, rules-based multilateral trading system".
Previous Global Forums on Trade
All documents and presentations from previous Global Forums on Trade are available for download below.
- 2021 - Stress testing global supply chains: objectives, roles and approaches
- 2019 - Levelling the Playing Field: Measuring and addressing trade-distorting government support
- 2018 - Trade in the Digital Era
- 2017 - Trade Communications Conference
- 2016 - International trade and investment How to keep pace with new business models and the emerging digital economy
- 2015 - The Future of Trade – Will Policy Lead or Follow
- 2014 - Trade in Services - Realising their Potential for Growth & Jobs
- 2014 - Reconciling Regionalism and Multilateralism in a Post-Bali World
- 2012 - Trade and Trade Policy in Services
- 2011 - Trade, Jobs and Inclusive Growth
- 2010 - Globalisation, Comparative Advantage and Trade Policy
- 2009 - Trade and Climate Change
- 2008 - Globalisation and Emerging Economies
- 2007 - Trade, Innovation and Growth
- 2006 - Trade Policy Dialogue on the Multiple Dimensions of Market Access & Development
- 2005 - Negotiating on Trade Facilitation Implications for Developing Countries
- 2004 - Trade and Structural Adjustment
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