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UNCTAD at the 5th UN Conference for Least Developed Countries

At LDC5, UNCTAD will call for bold action and cooperation to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development in the least developed countries.

UNCTAD reiterates commitment to Africa at continental summit

Secretary-General Grynspan reaffirms UNCTAD's full commitment to supporting the continent to cope with ongoing multiple crises and build resilience to future shocks.

Digital Economy Report: Pacific edition

UNCTAD has published the first in-depth report on the opportunities and challenges of the digital transformation in the region.

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Jane Phiri is a cross-border trader from Chipata, a city in Zambia near the border with Malawi.

Training helps more women in least developed countries benefit from trade

UNCTAD’s online courses equip participants to design and implement policies to bridge gender gaps in trade.

2 Mar 2023

The city of Jowhar in drought-hit Somalia

Global debt and climate crises are intertwined: Here’s how to tackle both

Climate change is compounding the debt crisis in developing countries. UNCTAD spells out the actions necessary to safeguard the world’s sustainable development ambitions.

1 Mar 2023

Women in Madagascar prepare vanilla for export

Simpler rules of origin needed to boost free trade in Africa, study shows

UNCTAD calls for reforms to existing rules to help the continent’s companies take advantage of African free trade agreements.

13 Feb 2023

Women scientists from developing countries at the forefront of cutting-edge research

Participants of UNCTAD and Okayama University’s Young Female Scientist Programme are breaking the glass ceiling in science, technology, engineering and maths.

9 Feb 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

Greener growth: Why least developed countries must act fast to achieve sustainable development

Just ahead of the UN’s fifth conference on the least developed countries, this episode of The Weekly Tradecast talks about why these 46 nations need urgent help to address inequalities, attract investment and deliver the Sustainable Development Goals with UNCTAD economist Rolf Traeger.

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Key statistics and trends in international trade 2022

Digital Economy Report Pacific Edition 2022

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

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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.