Competition and consumer protection framework for Paraguay

18 November -UNCTAD will support the Government of Paraguay in the design and enforcement of a national competition and consumer protection framework, aimed at enhancing efficiency for economic growth and development. More >>

Benefiting from Africa´s natural resources

11 November - The Presidents of Mali and Sao Tomé and Principe and UNCTAD´s Secretary-General urged African officials meeting in Mali to strive to use the continent´s vast natural resources for sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. More >>

Ban and Supachai address financial institutions on need for responsible investment

02 November - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi urged leaders of stock exchanges and financial institutions to better manage and integrate environmental, social and governance issues into their business practices. More >>

UNCTAD, UNEP and UNITAR launch e-learning on organic agriculture

02 November - An online training course on "Successful Organic Production and Export", launched this month by the three United Nations agencies, has attracted worldwide attention with more than 600 applications from 80 countries and territories. More >>