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African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement discussed by experts

26 May -

Experts from UNCTAD, African Union Commission, Economic Commission for Africa, regional economic communities and partners gathered in Nairobi to examine key issues in drafting the agreement.

UN family strengthens framework to deliver as one on trade and productive capacity building

24 May -

UNCTAD Deputy-Secretary-General, Joakim Reiter, and ILO Deputy Director-General for Policy, Deborah Greenfield, opened an information session for Geneva-based delegates on the establishment of a global Multi-Donor Trust Fund to support the UN Inter-Agency Cluster on Trade and Productive Capacity.

Thematic High-level Event on Economic Transformation of Least Developed Countries, Antalya, 28 May 2016

23 May -

UNCTAD and the Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) will hold a joint high-level event on "Fostering structural economic progress toward graduation from LDC status".

Trade, transport, tourism and oceans

17 May -

UNCTAD, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the International Ocean Institute gathered foremost experts, member states and NGOs to take stock and consider innovative ideas and best practices to implement SDG 14, the oceans' goal.

Promoting Green FDI: Practices and Lessons from the Field

09 May -

In the fifth issue of the IPA Observer, UNCTAD examines how investment promotion agencies (IPAs), in different locations and circumstances, can contribute to green and sustainable development through innovative approaches tailored to local conditions.

Oman's "Invest Easy" online business registration system rated among the best in the world

04 May -

The "Invest Easy" online business registration system recently launched by the Sultanate of Oman was awarded the highest ranking, 10 dots, in the Global Enterprise Registration portal during a ceremony held on 4 May 2016 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

Investment flows through offshore financial hubs declined but remain high

03 May -

Investment flows to offshore financial hubs, including offshore financial centers and special purpose entities (SPEs), were increasingly volatile in 2015, according to the latest UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor.

Launch of new UNCTAD database for technical assistance

02 May -

At a briefing to member States on 29 April 2016, UNCTAD unveiled a new database of requests for technical assistance.

World Bank Group and UNCTAD Announce Enhanced Cooperation in Investment and Trade

25 Apr -

The World Bank Group and UNCTAD announced today renewed cooperation in the areas of investment and trade. The announcement came following the International Monetary Fund/World Bank Group 2016 Spring Meetings in Washington.

Civil society weigh in on the UNCTAD 14 pre-conference negotiating text

22 Apr -

At a hearing with civil society on 6 April 2016, representatives defended the need for UNCTAD's work on corporate tax avoidance, sovereign debt restructuring and international investment agreement reform.

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