On this episode of Trade Knowledge Matters, Amar discusses with Colette van der Ven and Mahesh Sugathan about the Circular Economy and the role of trade policy. In this episode; Discussion on the potential of 'reverse value-chains' and policy barriers to be tackled. Discussion on international cooperation, rule-making and standardisation. Discussion on current WTO rules suited to the development of the circular economy globally. Discussion on FTAs as a useful tool for international cooperation in circular economy. Discussion on dumping of waste and developing economies within the circular economy. Discussion of barriers to the inputs supporting a circular economy.  Check out our website; https://www.trade-knowledge.net/podcasts/ Also, we would like to hear from you, our listeners!! Send us an email, [email protected] and share with us your comments, thoughts or even perspectives on our episodes. Please, rate, review and subscribe to our podcast.