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Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report 2023

UNCTAD examines how African economies can become major participants in high-tech global supply chains like automobiles, mobile phones and renewable energy.

A world of debt: A growing obstacle to global prosperity

Half of humanity lives in countries spending more on debt interest payments than health or education. Read the UN Global Crisis Response Group's new report.

World Investment Forum 2023

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

Registration for Summer School 2023 now open

This year's session will be held from 28 to 31 August and focus on prospects and obstacles for a green and equitable transformation of the global economy.

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Workers assemble cars in a factory in South Africa

Africa's rise as a global supply chain force: UNCTAD report

With abundant resources and growing consumer market, Africa can become a prominent manufacturing destination for tech-intensive industries and a key link in global supply chains.

16 Aug 2023

UNCTAD chief Rebeca Grynspan and her delegation meet with Kenyan President William Ruto and his cabinet at the country's State House

UNCTAD chief meets with the President of Kenya

President Ruto: "We strongly believe that UNCTAD is a strategic partner for Kenya."

15 Aug 2023

The digital transformation offered by Industry 4.0 enables virtual replicas of manufacturing processes, production lines, factories and supply chains.

Registration for UNCTAD eWeek 2023 now open

The global event offers a unique platform for governments, businesses, civil society and international organizations to work together to shape a better digital future for all.

24 Jul 2023

Offshore wind turbines on the coast of Copenhagen in Denmark

Trade's role in climate action in the spotlight at COP28

The UN climate summit in December will give more attention to how trade can help accelerate the clean energy transition and cut global emissions.

20 Jul 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

Disruption and demand: How Africa can help diversify global supply chains

This episode of the Weekly Tradecast looks at how Africa can deepen global supply chains and develop its own economies at the same time, with UNCTAD director Paul Akiwumi.

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Featured publications

Economic Development in Africa Report 2023

A world of debt

World Investment Report 2023

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Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis

Improving debt management in Mauritania

UNCTAD and its partners help equip the African nation with the tools and knowledge to better manage its public debt and enhance transparency.

Benin triples number of companies opened by youth in 2022

The country’s young people are chasing their entrepreneurial dreams amid a digitalization boom powered by e-government tools developed by UNCTAD.

Promoting sustainable ports in Peru

UNCTAD training inspires a nationwide project across key Peruvian ports, boosting progress towards sustainability, gender equality and economic development.