UNCTAD is the United Nations focal point on accounting and reporting issues, which are both critical for attracting investment and promoting financial stability.
ISAR is an intergovernmental working group dedicated to assists member States to improving quality and international comparability of financial reporting and non-financial disclosure, such as environmental issues, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
It conducts research and policy analysis on related issues, as well as servicing the Intergovernmental Working Group of Experts on International Standards of Accounting and Reporting.
Technical assistance is also provided on capacity-building in the area based on its Accounting Development Tool.
Publications
Projects
Events & meetings
30 September – 2 October 2026
Intergovernmental working group of experts on international standards of accounting and reporting, 43rd session
Geneva, Switzerland
29 September 2026
Workshop on international standards of accounting and reporting
Geneva, Switzerland
25 November 2025
Kick-off Meeting on strengthening Ecuador’s sustainability reporting infrastructure
Quito, Ecuador
12 – 14 November 2025
Intergovernmental working group of experts on international standards of accounting and reporting, 42nd session
Geneva, Switzerland