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It will focus on how developing countries can use trade to tackle global challenges like protecting the ocean, reducing gender digital divides and building resilient economies.

How to make digital data work better for sustainable development

UNCTAD's group of experts on the digital economy will meet from 10 to 12 May to look at cross-border data flows and what's at stake for developing countries.

A Trade Hope: The impact of the Black Sea Grain Initiative

A new report shows how the initiative has helped ease market pressures and avert the worst impacts of the global food crisis.

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Togo plans investment reforms to drive sustainable growth

UNCTAD outlines measures to help the country strengthen the business climate to promote long-term growth and tackle pressing development challenges.

5 May 2023

Advanced technologies including satellite remote sensing and drone-powered data solutions help increase agricultural efficiency and productivity.

Using satellite technology to transform agriculture in developing countries

An UNCTAD-backed programme helps countries in the global South harness science, technology and innovation to boost crop yields and farming resilience.

28 Apr 2023

A farmer uses hydroponic systems for his organic farm, where plants grow in water containing nutrients.

Why family farmers need greater access to technology

UNCTAD supports efforts to expand family farmers’ access to innovative technologies to boost livelihoods and fight global hunger.

13 Apr 2023

© Shutterstock/fenkieandreas | A diver swims over coral reefs off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia.

UNCTAD set to support countries under new landmark treaty on high seas

The agreement is a milestone towards making all ocean economic activities more sustainable, less harmful and beneficial to all.

3 Apr 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

All things being equal: Changing the rules around big data 

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at the pros and cons of big data with Shamika N. Sirimanne, director of UNCTAD’s technology and logistics division. 

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E-Commerce From a Gender and Development Perspective

Competition and Consumer Protection Policies for Sustainability

Trade and Development Report Update (April 2023)

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Pulse of the global cost-of-living crisis

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.

Angola: Empowering women through honey

An UNCTAD project is harnessing the power of bees to help women improve their livelihoods while creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities in the southern African nation.