世界经济论坛-促进本土贸易：政府的可操作指南（英）

Enabling Indigenous Trade: Actionable Guidance for GovernmentsW H I T E P A P E RM A R C H 2 0 2 5Images: Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project, insight area or interaction. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed herein are a result of a collaborative process facilitated and endorsed by the World Economic Forum but whose results do not necessarily represent the views of the World Economic Forum, nor the entirety of its Members, Partners or other stakeholders.© 2025 World Economic Forum. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsExecutive summary 3Introduction 41 International community 71.1 International agreements 71.2 International programmes and initiatives 102 National community 112.1 Trade agreements 112.2 Indigenous involvement in trade policy-making 132.3 Trade promotion and facilitation 142.4 Government financing and investment 172.5 National legislation 17Conclusion 21Contributors 22Endnotes 23Enabling Indigenous Trade: Actionable Guidance for Governments2Executive summaryThis paper explores the growing interest in the inclusion of Indigenous Peoples in international trade. Governments, international organizations, businesses and Indigenous organizations all have crucial roles to play in realizing this objective. The paper highlights the gap in actionable guidance for governments to support Indigenous business participation in the global economy and introduces a typology of measures that they can use to promote Indigenous inclusion in trade at different levels, whether it be international, national or local. Its key points include: –The historical context and value of Indigenous trade, illustrating its cultural significance and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities due to exclusion from trade policy development. –The various trade barriers Indigenous communities face, including access to finance and infrastructure and the complexities of trade regulations. –The critical need for inclusive trade policies, processes and practices that promote Indigenous economic empowerment. –The development of measures at local, national and international levels to facilitate Indigenous inclusion in the global trade system. –Examples of international, regional and national initiatives that governments may consider adopting to enable Indigenous inclusion in trade. This paper recommends various government actions. These include: collaboratively developing Indigenous trade strategies building on the typology presented; organizing workshops on technical provisions to make that information accessible to non-technical audiences; exploring alternative capital-raising methods; and implementing impact assessments.Governments can support Indigenous trade through actions at the international, nati