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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.

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.

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UNCTAD counts the costs of achieving sustainable development goals

New analysis fills data gaps, helping countries know how much they need to spend – and how best to allocate financial resources.

18 Sep 2023

UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno speaking at the WTO Public Forum 2023

Trade and climate change: A Q&A with UNCTAD deputy Pedro Manuel Moreno

After a high-level discussion at the World Trade Organization, Mr. Moreno underlines the urgent need to align trade policies with climate goals, while paying special attention to vulnerable countries’ needs.

15 Sep 2023

Cross-border paperless trade helps reduce transaction time and costs, increases regulatory compliance and promotes direct engagement of small and medium-sized enterprises.

Trade facilitation: Countries make steady but uneven progress

A new UN survey underlines the need for inclusive policies and greater international cooperation to ease trade for the benefit of all.

15 Sep 2023

An African businesswoman sells traditional costume fabrics on a beach in Luanda, Angola.

Angola: Unlocking the potential of creative industries

The country’s nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, greater investment and policy support are indispensable.

13 Sep 2023

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The Weekly Tradecast

Commodity conundrum: Why developing countries need to add value to their exports of raw materials

This episode of The Weekly Tradecast looks at commodities and the challenges for developing countries in adding value to exports with UNCTAD economist Clovis Freire.

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