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World exports of commercial services slowed sharply in the fourth quarter of 2011

19 Mar -

According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the fourth quarter of 2011, world exports of commercial services rose by 3% year-on-year (balance-of-payments basis, current price, not seasonally adjusted). This is significantly lower than the 12% year-on-year increase recorded in the third quarter.

Global governance reform needs to catch up with the pace of globalization

15 Mar -

UNCTAD publication Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2012 will be launched at UNCTAD XIII. Presented for the first time in a highly interactive format, the content will be appropriate for specialists and the general public alike.

Assisting States in drafting better investment agreements

14 Mar -

A new UNCTAD publication, sequel to the 1999 Pink Series paper on fair and equitable treatment (FET), analyses the FET clause in international investment agreements (IIAs), drawing on past experiences to assist States in drafting IIA clauses that suit their specific policy objectives and help promote sustainable development.

UNCTAD S-G warns Asian economies against complacency

13 Mar -

"In our globalized world we are in the same boat and we must understand that we will sink or swim together," Dr. Supachai said.

Qatar Emir welcomes UNCTAD XIII

11 Mar -

His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, told visiting UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi that Qatar looks forward to hosting UNCTAD XIII next month when the latter called on him at the Emiri Diwan in Doha on 11 March 2012.

Ten finalists vie for Empretec Women in Business Award 2012

07 Mar -

The 10 women entrepreneurs have developed innovative business ideas for sustainable development, created jobs and increased income in their communities. The winner of the Award will be announced on 23 April in Doha, Qatar, during UNCTAD XIII.

UNCTAD S-G calls for strong social contract to underpin globalization

07 Mar -

Addressing the Berlin International Economic Congress on 7 March 2012, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi said an ever more complex international division of labour embedded in the phenomenon of globalization needs a strong social contract, with strong moral and political foundations, if the outcomes are to be inclusive and sustainable.

Civil Society voices its priorities for UNCTAD XIII

07 Mar -

Panellists and delegates at the Hearing with Civil Society and the Private Sector stressed that Civil Society's voice cannot be excluded when discussing the current sustainability challenges, financial regulation and its associated issues, and the policies on trade and investment agreements.

UNCTAD S-G calls for inclusive growth strategies at World Marketing Summit

01 Mar -

At the first World Marketing Summit held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 1 March 2012, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi called for inclusive growth strategies and "development-led marketing". He also underlined the need for building moral and social values in marketing.

Time for big ideas, bold vision and ambition

27 Feb -

Speaking to the Member States, Chair of the National Preparatory Committee for UNCTAD XIII, said the coming quadrennial conference was an opportunity to "truly demonstrate and exercise political will and leadership" in promoting the development of humanity.

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