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We support countries to break away from commodity dependence by diversifying their economies and strengthening non-commodity activities.
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19 February 2026
Presentation of the rapid assessment of value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain: Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia
17 February 2026
Presentation of the rapid assessment of value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain: Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
13 February 2026
United Nations Cocoa Conference 2026
Geneva, Switzerland
26 January – 6 February 2026
From the valorization of critical minerals to the economy of tomorrow: strategic options and future policies in Madagascar
Antananarivo, Madagascar
9 – 10 December 2025
Multi-year Expert Meeting on Commodities and Development, 16th session
Geneva, Switzerland
3 – 5 November 2025
2025 Annual General Meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development
Geneva
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09 Feb 2026
Rapid assessment of value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain: Zambia [ADVANCE COPY]
English05 Feb 2026
Rapid assessment of value addition and diversification within and beyond the critical energy transition minerals value chain: Namibia [ADVANCE COPY]
English30 Dec 2025
The implications of critical energy transition minerals for women’s participation in the mining sector
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