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SG Grynspan calls for effective global system to deal with debt crisis

In an op-ed published by the Financial Times, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan underlines the cost of debt for developing countries.

18th Raúl Prebisch Lecture

The prestigious lecture was delivered by José Antonio Ocampo, Minister of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia.

Countries to meet in Abu Dhabi for UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum

The event to be held from 16 to 20 October 2023 will focus on increasing investment in sustainable development to tackle cascading global crises.

The persisting regional gaps in gender equality

UNCTAD's Inclusive Growth Index shows developed countries have reinforced their leading position but that regional averages hide big differences.

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Scaling up plastic substitutes is key to tackling pollution

Nature abounds in sustainable alternatives to plastics, but companies and countries must work across borders to boost their production and tackle barriers.

3 Feb 2023

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Multiple crises unleash one of the lowest global economic outputs in recent decades, says UN report

Stronger fiscal measures are needed to resuscitate the global economy and support the development agenda.

25 Jan 2023

Mitigation strategies such as adopting renewable energy account for more than 90% of international climate investments, according to UNCTAD estimates.

More investment needed to get global goals back on track, says UNCTAD chief

At Davos forum, Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for “true investments” to help a world in crisis keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

19 Jan 2023

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How artificial intelligence chatbots could affect jobs

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

18 Jan 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

Multinational manoeuvres: How rule-shopping by big companies dilutes development

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at how the behaviour of multinational companies affects development with Anastasia Nesvetailova, head of UNCTAD’s macroeconomic and development policies branch.

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Understanding the drivers of income inequality within and across countries: Some new evidence

Counting the cost: Defining, estimating and disseminating statistics on illicit financial flows in Africa

A Double Burden: The effects of food price increases and currency depreciations on food import bills

Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis

Iraq: Online portal opens doors for women in business

The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.

Seychelles outlines strategy to boost entrepreneurship

The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

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.