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Developing Asia now invests more abroad than any other region, UNCTAD report says

18 May -

Countries in developing Asia have, for the first time, collectively invested more money abroad than countries in the North American and European regions, the latest UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor says.

CSTD 18th Annual Session, 4-8 May

08 May -

The critical role of science, technology and innovation in transitioning from Millennium Development Goals to Sustainable Development Goals and progress in the implementation outcomes of the 2005 World Summit on the Information Society were discussed at the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

Strengthening the private sector to boost continental trade and integration in Africa

08 May -

Africa needs a dynamic and vibrant private sector to seize existing opportunities in the trading system, says UNCTAD Policy Brief. The document identifies some key elements of a credible policy package to promote private sector development and boost intra-African trade.

Zambia validates updated trade policies with help from UNCTAD

08 May -

Zambia's trade is dominated by the export of a primary commodity - copper - so the Government is looking at ways to diversify sources of revenue, add value to exports and build a resilient economy for its citizens.

Mali validates updated Diagnostic Trade Integration Study

08 May -

In Bamako, Mali, representatives from the government, the private sector, international organizations, academia and the civil society validated an UNCTAD-led update of the country's Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) during a two-day workshop on 2-3 April 2015.

Science, technology and innovation is essential for Thailand's competitiveness and sustainable development

07 May -

It is imperative for Thailand to make strong efforts to foster innovation in order to be able to compete in higher value-added activities and avoid falling into the "middle-income trap" according to a new policy review carried out by UNCTAD in collaboration with the Government of Thailand.

Rising Productivity of Capital: The Untold Story of Africa's Recent Growth

04 May -

UNCTAD's latest policy brief identifies the rising productivity of capital in Africa as an important characteristic of recent growth and offers policy recommendations on how to sustain and improve upon the progress that has been made in this area.

Consumer protection professionals in Malaysia assess training needs during UNCTAD field visit

01 May -

A training needs assessment of consumer rights professionals in Malaysia has been carried out by UNCTAD experts in cooperation with the Malaysian Tribunal for Consumer Claims of the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK).

Urbanization - a challenge and an opportunity for developing countries

01 May -

More and more people in developing countries are living in cities but the next wave of urbanization need not be a threat to the betterment of their lives: indeed, an UNCTAD report says it presents an opportunity.

United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 4-8 May 2015

30 Apr -

This year's Commission will focus on two priority themes - Strategic foresight for the post-2015 development agenda and digital development - as well as the progress made in implementing the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).

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