Rebeca Grynspan appointed as UNCTAD’s secretary-generalMs. Grynspan's nomination by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was approved on 11 June by the UN General Assembly. The Costa Rican economist makes history as the first woman and Central American to be appointed as UNCTAD’s secretary-general. Small island developing states face uphill battle in COVID-19 recoveryAn UNCTAD report analyses this group of vulnerable nations in the wake of the pandemic, which is estimated to have led to a dramatic fall in their GDPs, especially in those that depend highly on tourism. 10 Jun 2021 Gender equality in poorest nations hinges on post-pandemic policy choicesAs policymakers in least developed countries address COVID-19’s social and economic consequences, they must ensure recovery efforts are gender responsive. 8 Jun 2021 Ensuring a greener recovery through tradeLeading figures convene at the UN Trade Forum 2021 to explore how to ensure a COVID-19 economic recovery that protects the planet and promotes inclusive development. 8 Jun 2021 Bhutan's entrepreneurs can now open a business in under a minuteA new government platform using UNCTAD's online single window technology powers business registration in record time, supporting livelihoods during the COVID-19 crisis. 3 Jun 2021 Commentary and analysis Export restrictions do not help fight COVID-19By Ralf Peters and Divya Prabhakar, UNCTAD 11 Jun 2021 Trade and food security: When an agreement delayed becomes a human right deniedBy David Bicchetti, Carlos Razo and Miho Shirotori 7 Jun 2021 Featured events UN Trade Forum 2021: Towards a green and inclusive recovery 14 - 15 Jun 2021 Featured publications Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2021 Global Trade Update (May 2021) Out of the frying pan ... into the fire? COVID-19 and e-commerce: a global review Our impact Women in rural Namibia profit from biodiversity-friendly tradeThe sustainable use and trade of indigenous plants has created valuable economic opportunities for 2,500 Namibian women and their communities. 19 May 2021 Prize-winning Ugandan woman entrepreneur grows juice business, improves community A finalist of UNCTAD’s award for women in business gets $10 million from her government to build a fresh juice factory that will promote sustainable agriculture and improve livelihoods. 5 May 2021 Videos and podcasts Key statistics
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