How can geospatial analysis and mapping help monitor trade patterns during recovery and target business support?

Background

COVID-19 has posed a major economic shock, disrupting trade flows, stretching supply chains, and challenging international organisations that uphold systems of global governance as well as broader perceptions of international openness. Beyond immediate policy responses, evidence should support long-term recovery and economic security within the global rules-based system.

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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

DIT Areas of research interest 2020 to 2021 GOVUK

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    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on using geospatial analysis and mapping to monitor trade patterns during recovery and target business support in the context of COVID-19 economic impacts.

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    The project aims to provide real-time trade data for goods/services to support SMEs and assess trade impacts of policy changes, aligning with the question's focus on monitoring trade patterns during recovery.

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    International trade forms a vital part of modern economies. Likewise, many aspects of government policy are directed towards influencing international trade. For instance, governments may join trade agreements, enter cur...

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