Commodities
We support countries to break away from commodity dependence by diversifying their economies and strengthening non-commodity activities.
Commodities
We support countries to break away from commodity dependence by diversifying their economies and strengthening non-commodity activities.
Commodity dependence runs deep. Developing countries must add value to turn the tide
Commodities are a vital engine for global trade, contributing one third of the total value. But it’s value addition that holds the key to more diverse and resilient economies.
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Global Commodities Forum
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9 – 10 December 2025
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, sixteenth session
Geneva, Switzerland3 – 5 November 2025
2025 Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
Geneva15 – 26 September 2025
Workshop on strategic opportunities for value addition and export diversification in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia7 – 18 July 2025
Workshop on unlocking value across critical energy transition minerals and beyond: Strategic opportunities and policy directions
Windhoek, Namibia3 July 2025
FFD4 side event: Beyond extraction - reshaping global finance and raw materials trade for a just transition
Seville, Spain30 June 2025
FFD4 side event: Reclaiming competitiveness - commodities, trade, and industrialization for sustainable development
Seville, SpainDocuments
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