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Services exports grew by 11% globally in 2011, but almost stagnated in Africa

12 Apr -

According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, in 2011, world services exports rose by 11%, compared to 10% increase from the year before.

Global outward foreign investment rose in 2011 despite economic uncertainties

12 Apr -

UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor says prospects for 2012 remain guarded. Developing country share of outflows declined slightly in 2011

UNCTAD to participate in General Assembly debate on price volatility of commodities

10 Apr -

Representing the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Mr. Heiner Flassbeck, will offer substantive views on the role of financial investment in commodity markets, drawing on the organization’s recent findings about the potentially price-distorting effects of speculative financial flows.

Members of the European Parliament will be attending UNCTAD XIII

04 Apr -

As part of the European Union delegation, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will be attending the UNCTAD XIII conference in Doha later this month.

UNEP sends message for UNCTAD XIII

04 Apr -

Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, Mr. Achim Steiner, says the green economy can help achieve the objective of sustainable development, delivering social, environmental and economic benefits.

BRICS leaders address global challenges, commit to successful UNCTAD XIII

02 Apr -

Meeting in New Delhi 29 March at their 4th Summit, leaders of the BRICS countries reviewed international developments and underlined their readiness to remain engaged with the world community in addressing challenges to global well-being and stability.

UNCTAD S-G at European Parliament to brief on UNCTAD XIII and trade issues

30 Mar -

At the invitation of H.E. Vital Moreira, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade, UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi addressed 29 March in Brussels a Workshop on trade and investment for development organized by the Committee.

BRICS Ministers call for strengthening of UNCTAD

29 Mar -

Trade and Economic Ministers of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), meeting in New Delhi 28 March, have called for strengthening of the role of UNCTAD.

Harnessing foreign direct investment for development

27 Mar -

Held in conjunction with UNCTAD XIII, World Investment Forum 2012 will discuss policies needed for making investment by multinational companies and sovereign wealth funds work for sustainable development. Participating will be high-level representatives from business, government and international organizations.

Wall Street Journal interviews UNCTAD S-G Dr. Supachai

26 Mar -

In the lead up to UNCTAD XIII, the Wall Street Journal interviewed UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi on his views of the current international economic situation and the ways forward.

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