International Trade and Commodities
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

 
BioTrade Congress
17 June 2012First Global BioTrade Congress concludes on high note at Rio+20 summit
In the lead-up to the UNCSD - Rio+20 summit, the first Global BioTrade Congress was organised by UNCTAD in Rio de Janeiro on 18 June, with the support of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and other partners.​
Global Services Forum
18 April 2012Services sector holds key to developing countries’ growth

​Global Services Forum at UNCTADXIII started with calls for institutionalizing the event and forming partnerships to implement sound sector regulation that promotes growth and trade in services

26 Jan 12 - MYEM: Constructive feedback on UNCTAD’s commodities-related activities
The Multi Year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development featured debate on ways for commodity-dependent developing countries to maximize the benefits they draw from their natural resources.
1 Feb 12 - Global Commodities Forum highlights need for practical solutions
Focusing on the event theme, Harnessing development gains from commodities production and trade, participants sought ways to turn the momentum of recent high-level multilateral work on commodities into practical development projects.
17 Jan 12 - UNCTAD to host the third Global Commodities Forum, 23–24 January
The theme of the meeting will be Harnessing development gains from commodities production and trade. Participants will also discuss the debt crisis and analyse the trade-related innovations developed in response to it.
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 Publications

 
PROFITING FROM GREEN CONSUMERISM IN GERMANY - Opportunities for Developing Countries in Three Sectors: Leather and Footwear, Textiles and Clothing, and Furniture. Analytical Studies on Trade, Environment and Development (UNCTAD/DITC/TED/3)
30 Jun 1999, 74 page(s), 339.0 KB
GSP Handbook on the Scheme of New Zealand (UNCTAD/ITCD/TSB/Misc.48)
31 Mar 1999, 27 page(s), 637.0 KB
COMPETITION POLICY AND VERTICAL RESTRAINTS - UNCTAD Series on Issues in Competition Law and Policy (UNCTAD/ITCD/CLP/Misc.8)
11 Jan 1999, 22 page(s), 63.0 KB
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REPORT OF THE EXPERT MEETING ON STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITIES OG DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO DEVELOP THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SECTOR (TD/B/COM.1/18)
04 Aug 1998, 15 page(s), 42.0 KB
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DOCUMENTARY RISK IN COMMODITY TRADE (UNCTAD/ITCD/COM/Misc.31)
01 Jun 1998, 137 page(s), 365.0 KB
THE POTENTIAL FOR GSTP TRADE EXPANSION - Policy issues in international trade and commodities. Study series no. 1 (UNCTAD/ITCD/TAB/1)
26 Apr 1998, 9 page(s), 23.0 KB
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RECENT AND PLANNED CHANGES IN PRODUCTION CAPACITY FOR BAUXITE, ALUMINA AND ALUMINUM (UNCTAD/ITCD/COM/13)
23 Dec 1997, 43 page(s), 109.0 KB
EVALUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL NATURAL RUBBER AGREEMENTS OF 1979, 1987 AND 1995 (UNCTAD/ITCD/TED/1)
02 Jul 1997, 23 page(s), 1127.0 KB
EMERGING COMMODITY EXCHANGES: FROM POTENTIAL TO SUCCESS (UNCTAD/ITCD/COM/4)
17 Jun 1997, 50 page(s), 165.0 KB
REVIEW OF THE CURRENT SITUATION AND OUTLOOK FOR IRON ORE, 1996 (UNCTAD/ITCD/COM/1)
03 Dec 1996, 30 page(s), 98.0 KB
BAUXITE, ALUMINA AND ALUMINIUM AND THE URUGUAY ROUND (UNCTAD/COM/79)
24 Sep 1996, 29 page(s), 92.0 KB
AN ANALYSIS OF THE LINKAGES BETWEEN POVERTY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND EXAMINATION OF IMPLICATIONS FOR THE POOR OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLICIES RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT (UNCTAD/ECDC/PA/2)
31 Jul 1996, 37 page(s), 107.0 KB
COLLATERALIZED COMMODITY FINANCING, WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE USE OF WAREHOUSE RECEIPTS (UNCTAD/COM/84)
02 Jul 1996, 50 page(s), 162.0 KB
TRADE, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL (E/CN.17/1996/8)
02 Apr 1996, 13 page(s), 36.0 KB
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THE URUGUAY ROUND AND THE WORLD COPPER MARKET: A PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW (UNCTAD/COM/78)
01 Mar 1996, 49 page(s), 2596.0 KB
MINERALS AND FUEL PRICE RISKS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT (UNCTAD/COM/69)
19 Oct 1995, 47 page(s), 1051.0 KB
THE BASIC OBJECTIVES AND MAIN PROVISIONS OF COMPETITION LAWS AND POLICIES (UNCTAD/ITD/15)
10 Oct 1995, 27 page(s), 61.0 KB
GUIDELINES FOR FACILITATING ACCESS TO RISK MANAGEMENT MARKETS THROUGH THE STIMULATION OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL EXCHANGES: THE CASE OF COTTON IN THE NEAR EAST/CIS/PAKISTAN (UNCTAD/COM/65)
19 Sep 1995, 31 page(s), 491.0 KB
NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE CASE OF THE GOLD SECTOR IN GHANA (UNCTAD/COM/41)
15 Aug 1995, 45 page(s), 114.0 KB
MARKET SITUATION AND OUTLOOK FOR TIN, 1994 (UNCTAD/COM/54)
01 Jun 1995, 30 page(s), 95.0 KB
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 Meetings

 
Start DateTitleLocationCountry
06-08 Dec 2017National workshop on Promoting cotton by-products in ZambiaLusakaZambia
27 Nov 2017International Briefing: The circular economy opportunity for urban and industrial innovation in ChinaGenevaSwitzerland
15-17 Nov 2017National workshop on Promoting cotton by-products in TanzaniaDar es SalaamUnited Republic of Tanzania
06-10 Nov 2017Voyage d'études sur les mécanismes de contenu local pour proumouvoir la participation local dans les industries extractives.LuandaAngola
24-25 Oct 2017Examen national de l'export vert (ENEV) du Sénégal: Atelier de lancementDakarSenegal
03 Oct 2017Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Implementing The Paris Agreement: Response Measures and TradeGenevaSwitzerland
28 Sep 2017Regulation and policy diffusion of environmental/food safety standards in Asia: Challenges for inclusive trade.GenevaSwitzerland
28 Sep 2017How can agricultural and fisheries trade contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals? FAO-UNCTAD session at the WTO Public Forum 2017–Trade: Behind the HeadlinesGenevaSwitzerland
27 Sep 2017Challenges and Opportunities for Small-Scale Fishers in Fish Trade. FAO-UNCTAD session at the WTO Public Forum 2017–Trade: Behind the HeadlinesGenevaSwitzerland
27 Sep 2017Expert Meeting on Voluntary Sustainability Standards.GenevaSwitzerland
25-26 Sep 2017Mandatory Trade Regulations and MAST Meeting at NTMs Week.GenevaSwitzerland
19-20 Sep 2017UNCTAD's COMPAL Programme organizes the 7th International Consumer Protection Forum in Mendoza, ArgentinaMendozaArgentina
07 Sep 2017First National Stakeholder Workshop. Republic of Moldova – National Green Export ReviewChisinauRepublic of Moldova
17-20 Jul 2017Second Atelier National: Examen National de l'Export Vert de MadagascarAntsirabe et AntananarivoMadagascar
10 Jul-27 Aug 2017Third edition of Online Course on Non-Tariff Measures and Data Collection
05-07 Jul 2017UNCTAD meets with Brazilian circular economy researchers at USP Winter Working Week 2017Ribeirao PretoBrazil
04 Jul 2017Research Seminar on Incentivizing Formalization of the Informal Sector: The Hybrid E-marketplace StepladderGenevaSwitzerland
27-30 Jun 2017African Carbon Forum 2017CotonouBenin
08 Jun 2017High Level Exchange: Pacific Leadership through Innovative Approaches to the Oceans Economy – Pacific 2050New YorkUnited States of America
08 Jun 2017Blue BioTrade: Harnessing trade and investment for sustainable useNew YorkUnited States of America
07 Jun 2017Enhancing trade opportunities for LDCs and SIDS through the fisheries sector: Addressing challenges imposed by international food standardsNew YorkUnited States of America
06 Jun 2017Fisheries subsidies: The path toward a sustainable global agreementNew YorkUnited States of America
06 Jun 2017Trade in fish-related aspects of SDG 14: What next?New YorkUnited States of America
01-02 Jun 2017Opportunities for enhancing markets for organic products via tourism sectors discussed at the East African Organic Policy ForumArushaUnited Republic of Tanzania
09-10 May 20172nd National Stakeholder Workshop Oman: Linking green products to tourism in OmanMussanahOman
25-26 Apr 2017Healthy Oceans – Healthy Coasts. International Leadership Conference towards achieving SDG 14: Current challenges and opportunities in ocean and coastal sustainable developmentHong KongChina, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
18 Apr 2017National stakeholders in Ethiopia propose actions to improve environmental performance and strengthen export capacity of national sesame and leather producersAddis AbabaEthiopia
21-22 Mar 2017Oceans Forum on trade-related aspects of Sustainable Development Goal 14GenevaSwitzerland
20 Mar 2017Briefing on the fisheries regulatory framework at the multilateral levelGenevaSwitzerland
08-09 Mar 2017Creative Finance Symposium 2017NairobiKenya
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