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Launch of Review of Maritime Transport 2022

UNCTAD calls for greater investment in maritime supply chains to boost sustainability and resilience to future crises.

Least Developed Countries Report 2022

Ahead of the COP27 climate summit, UNCTAD outlines actions needed to ensure efforts towards a low-carbon future don’t leave the world’s most vulnerable behind.

Trade and Development Report 2022

UNCTAD warns of a policy-induced global recession and outlines the actions needed to set the world on the right track and get the right support to developing countries.

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Supporting countries to measure the digital economy for development

The booming digital economy has heightened the need for new data and measurement tools to strengthen evidence-based policymaking.

2 Dec 2022

Rabiah Nadir at the Port of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Spain

Project by UNCTAD port programme graduate saves fresh water in Malaysia

A rainwater harvesting system proposed by Rabiah Nadir is helping Johor Port save fresh water, minimize chances of flooding and contribute to global goals.

1 Dec 2022

Maritime supply chains need urgent investment to boost resilience to future crises

UNCTAD's Review of Maritime Transport 2022 warns that maritime transport and logistics require greater investment in infrastructure and sustainability to weather future storms.

29 Nov 2022

The city of Bethlehem in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Economic restrictions in the West Bank exact $50 billion toll between 2000 and 2020

Ending the occupation of Area C of the West Bank and East Jerusalem is critical for the sustainable development of the Occupied Palestinian Territory because it will enable the Palestinian people to grow their economy severalfold.

22 Nov 2022

The Weekly Tradecast

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast talks to UNCTAD senior economist Penelope Hawkins about the sharp rise of the US dollar – and its effects on economies and people.

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Featured publications

Review of Maritime Transport 2022

The Least Developed Countries Report 2022

Trade and Development Report 2022

Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis

How digital connectivity facilitates inclusive global trade

New report shows how UNCTAD’s customs automation programme, ASYCUDA, helps developing nations increase customs revenues while reducing the time and cost of trade.

Supporting post-COVID-19 recovery among African cross-border traders

UNCTAD equips 300 women small-scale traders in five countries with greater knowledge of trade rules, customs procedures and entrepreneurship skills.

Port programme opens ocean of opportunities for Bolivia

A river port in the landlocked nation that joined UNCTAD’s port management programme is helping importers and exporters overcome logistics challenges.