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A graph showing developed economies generate twice as much waste per capita
Beyond GDP: New data reveals persistent gaps but progress in inclusive growth
A higher GDP doesn’t guarantee shared benefits or sustainable growth. To better measure real progress, UNCTAD combines it with data on living conditions, equality and the environment.
 
Women sell Andean textile products at a market in Chinchero, Peru.
Elevating women traders’ voices in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru
UN Trade and Development renews calls for women’s empowerment – a vital cause that strengthens not only gender equality but also global economic resilience and sustainability.
 
A chart showing women's and men's share of value added to exports in selected economies
Women in trade: Female labour remains undervalued in global exports
Despite progress, women still contribute less to exports across all sectors. Closing the gap requires expanding their access to high-value sectors, strengthening labour rights and supporting their inclusion in larger enterprises.
 
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