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International Trade and Commodities

The overall objective of the programme is to promote inclusive and sustainable development through international trade. It offers analysis and advice and seeks to build consensus, strengthen capacity and promote partnerships for trade policy, trade negotiations, trade in goods and services, competition law and consumer protection, and managing issues arising at the intersection of trade, the environment and climate change.

News

27 Nov 08 - Intergovernmental Mining Forum prepares to report to UN Commission on Sustainable Development in 2010

About 80 participants representing over 30 countries participated in the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF) held from 24-26 November at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

05 Nov 08 - Making the most of Africa´s oil and gas

14 Oct 08 - Trade helps the poor

Rises in exports from India between 2003-04 and 2006-7 led to 26 million new jobs and to women's empowerment, UNCTAD and Indian Government officials reported as a three-day conference that opened Tuesday in New Delhi.

03 Oct 08 - Making Certification Work for Sustainable Development: The Case of Biofuels

New publication investigates pros and cons of certifying biofuels on the basis of sustainability. What is required for a certification system to play a positive role for sustainable development without hindering international trade?

20 Apr 08 - The Creative Economy Report: the Challenge of Assessing the Creative Economy - Towards Informed Policymaking

The Creative Economy Report: The first multi-agency study to present the United Nations system-wide perspective on this exciting new topic was launched as part of the Creative Africa initiative at UNCTAD XII.

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