2021 Berne Union Yearbook: Adapt, Innovate, Accelerate, Repeat

16/12/2021
Publications

As an industry, we have weathered a difficult period with resilience.

While the shocks of the pandemic are surely not over, if we are to secure a sustainable future, now is the time to accelerate the transformation and innovation which it has triggered.

We are delighted to share the 2021 Berne Union Yearbook, featuring leading voices from across international trade and investment reflect on the key themes of 2021, and expectations for the coming year.

Thanks to all contributors, both within and without the Berne Union community for supporting this project!

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Berne Union Yearbook 2021

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Featuring leading voices from across international trade and investment reflect on the key themes of 2021, and expectations for the coming year

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