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Launch of the Trade and Development Report 2023

UNCTAD warns that slow and divergent growth paths, widening inequalities and mounting debt cast shadows on the global economy's future.

Launch of the Review of Maritime Transport 2023

UNCTAD calls for bold global action to decarbonize shipping and ensure a just and equitable transition.

Extensive UNCTAD agenda at the UN General Assembly

Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan joins world leaders in pushing for financing to keep the promise of sustainable development for all.

Counting the costs of achieving the Global Goals

New data and UNCTAD analysis show how much developing countries need to accelerate progress towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

World Investment Forum to mobilize financing for climate, energy, health and food

More than 7,000 stakeholders from 160 countries will convene in Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October to revitalize global investment flows across critical sectors.

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The cotton sector plays a key role in driving economic development, international trade and reducing poverty. Seen above, a farmer picks cotton in the Senegalese town of Velingara.

Cotton: Why it matters for a more sustainable future

A fair, multilateral cotton trading system is vital to realizing the full economic, social and environmental benefits the crop can offer – for inclusive development.

5 Oct 2023

Despite anticipated ‘soft landing’ of US economy, UNCTAD warns of stalling and divergent global growth

The Trade and Development Report 2023 projects world economic growth to slow from 3% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023, calling for global financial reforms and more pragmatic policies to tackle pressing challenges.

4 Oct 2023

Sevice operations vessel next to offshore wind turbines

Bold global action needed to decarbonize shipping and ensure a just transition: UNCTAD report

The Review of Maritime Transport 2023 urges swift action and system-wide collaboration to decarbonize maritime transport amid growing carbon emissions and regulatory uncertainty.

27 Sep 2023

A customer uses his smartphone for digital payment at a groceries shop in rural India.

World Summit on the Information Society: 5 things to know

Nearly 20 years on, the summit continues to bring to life the UN’s vision of a digital economy that fosters development.

25 Sep 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

UN trade report: Global economy sees weak growth as many financial and development challenges remain

In this episode of The Weekly Tradecast, we’re looking at the UN’s Trade and Development Report 2023 with Richard Kozul-Wright, director of UNCTAD’s globalization and development strategies division.

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