Global foreign direct investment rebounded strongly in 2021, but the recovery is highly unevenUNCTAD's latest Investment Trends Monitor shows that global foreign direct investment flows increased by 77% in 2021, surpassing their pre-COVID-19 levels and reaching and estimated $1.65 trillion. But the strong recovery was highly uneven across countries and sectors, with developed economies and infrastructure recording the highest growth. Customs clearance software to boost trade for Kiribati and TuvaluUNCTAD’s ASYCUDAWorld will help the vulnerable Pacific island nations automate import and export clearance procedures, reducing the time and costs needed to move goods across their borders. 21 Dec 2021 Asia-Pacific partnership creates new ‘centre of gravity’ for global tradeA new free trade agreement, covering a third of the world economy, will eliminate 90% of tariffs among 15 East Asian and Pacific countries and is expected to boost intraregional exports by $42 billion. 15 Dec 2021 Global merchandise trade exceeds pre-COVID-19 level, but services recovery falls short UNCTAD nowcasts show that trade in services has not yet reached its pre-pandemic level, while merchandise trade is projected to have surpassed it by 15%. 9 Dec 2021 Africa’s free trade area can deliver considerable inclusive economic growth for the continentBut the world’s largest free trade area needs measures to boost productivity and expand opportunities. 8 Dec 2021 Commentary and analysis Here's how we can resolve the global supply chain crisisBy Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD 18 Jan 2022 New opportunities for accelerating pan-African tradeBy Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD 14 Dec 2021 Featured event 01 - 04 Feb 2022 Global forum 2022 for national trade facilitation committees Featured publications Global Investment Trend Monitor, No. 40 Handbook of Statistics 2021 Economic Development in Africa Report 2021 Review of Maritime Transport 2021 Our impact Training upskills port management professionalsUNCTAD’s TrainForTrade programme boosts the skills of port management practitioners and prepares them to tackle shocks and emerging challenges. 9 Nov 2021 Putting down long-term roots in Angola’s entrepreneurial ecosystemA national trainer programme is increasing the local ownership and sustainability of an EU-funded UNCTAD project in the southern African nation. 28 Oct 2021 Videos and podcasts Key statistics
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