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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.

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12 Nov 10 - UNCTAD’s Secretary-General speaks at the symposium on creative cities and industries in Istanbul

The creative economys impact extends beyond job creation, innovation and trade. Creativity also contributes to social inclusion, cultural diversity and environmental sustainability, Mr. Supachai said.

05 Nov 10 - Can mineral extraction promote sustainable development?

Minerals play a key role in supporting consumer needs, yet in a number of cases, mining activities have generated only very limited benefits to producing countries in terms of economics growth and poverty reduction. How can this problem be addressed?

22 Oct 10 - UNCTAD to facilitate start of pilot phase of natural resources information exchange platform in six African countries

Just under a year after it was proposed, the platform that will facilitate countries’ sharing information on exploitation on natural resources is nearing its implementation stage; the pilot phase is to be discussed at the upcoming high level meeting in G

29 Nov 10 - UNCTAD-JETRO joint report sheds light on new realities in international trade

A new research publication argues that new economic realities are testing the rules of the World Trade Organization, and accordingly suggests options for future trade policymaking.

19 Jul 10 - UNCTAD at Iranian ´Women and Trade´ conference

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