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Technological innovations and the dismantling of trade barriers over the past decade have contributed to an acceleration of growth in global trade. This acceleration has been associated with faster growth in developing countries as a group. However, many of the poorest countries have not kept pace. This year's Global Economic Prospects focuses on international trade and discusses policies that are required if developing countries are to benefit from global integration.