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07 May 2020Tanzania, Malawi prepare to reap benefits of digital economy
UNCTAD has assessed the state of play in the two countries and identified policy actions required to harness e-commerce for development.
06 May 2020Angola eyes former coffee glory for more sustainable growth
Overdependence on oil has fuelled volatile and uneven growth. Coffee could help the country change course if it can revive production and add value to its beans.
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05 May 2020National trade facilitation committees lead reforms, respond to COVID-19
The committees are bringing public and private sectors together to ease trade in essential goods to combat the pandemic.
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20 April 2020UK provides £1.4 million more for trade facilitation initiatives
The funding to UNCTAD will help boost trade in vulnerable economies post-COVID-19.
09 April 2020COVID-19 affirms urgency of trade facilitation reforms in Angola
The nation’s oil-dependent economy has been hit by low demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s banking on trade facilitation reforms to improve competitiveness in other sectors.
02 April 2020Barbados bets on tuna to boost the value of fish exports
The island’s fishing sector players and United Nations organizations draw up a plan to increase the value and sustainability of tuna exports.
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30 March 2020Ports on frontline of fight against COVID-19
Various countries have taken measures to protect staff working in port communities and ensure the continuity of ports' operations.
16 March 2020New wildlife trade management system goes live in Sri Lanka
Electronic solution will enable better control of legal trade in wildlife and help prevent illegal trade.
03 March 2020New project seeks to ease trade across central Africa
UNCTAD partners with the African Development Bank with to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to five countries across the region
27 February 2020Côte d’Ivoire seeks to expand e-commerce
Country assesses its e-trade readiness with the support of UNCTAD and Germany.
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25 February 2020Women digital entrepreneurs in francophone Africa make their mark
UNCTAD eTrade for Women initiative's first masterclass in Africa equips entrepreneurs to reap more benefits from the digital economy.
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18 February 2020Barbados unveils one-stop investment guide
Portal provides information on what it takes to invest and operate in the country.
BioTrade
21 January 2020Promoting biodiversity-friendly trade in the Mekong region
UNCTAD coordinates activities to link trade with the sustainable use of biodiversity and maximize benefits.
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17 January 2020Online tool to remove trade barriers in Africa goes live
The tool, developed by UNCTAD and the African Union, will help make trade on the continent easier and less costly.
CSEA
19 December 2019UNCTAD, CSEA partner to advance African economic research
African economic research received a leg up from UNCTAD after it signed a new agreement to collaborate with the Nigeria-based Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA).
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13 December 2019Belize seeks to diversify, add value to seafood exports
UNCTAD helps craft a strategy to reduce the country's reliance on basic fishery commodities and move up the value chain.
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13 December 2019Tuvalu lays e-commerce groundwork to spur development
UNCTAD's assessment identifies available opportunities and barriers to overcome for e-commerce to flourish in the country.
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09 December 2019Myanmar to receive support from UNCTAD to develop its e-commerce strategy
The Government of Myanmar recently launched an ambitious project funded by the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) to leverage e-commerce as a source of growth for its services sector and for transitioning to a more digital economy.
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29 November 2019Germany gives €1.6m for UNCTAD's work on the digital economy
Contribution will support developing countries to reap inclusive and sustainable development gains from e-commerce and the digital economy.
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12 November 2019Chad can unlock more investments by diversifying its economy
Higher investment flows could be realized through agriculture and livestock sectors, UNCTAD review shows.
01 November 2019Costa Rica on course for a vibrant and inclusive blue economy

​Country seeks to optimize the potential of a sustainable wild capture fisheries sector.

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28 October 2019UNCTAD, Azerbaijan ink deal to better manage public debt
An efficient public debt management system is imperative for sustainable economic growth, better governance and poverty alleviation.
25 October 2019UNCTAD kicks off eTrade for Women masterclass series
The first course will be held in Skopje, North Macedonia, and led by finance minister and Grouper.mk co-founder Nina Angelovska.
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10 October 2019Non-tariff measures course empowers trainees from 32 countries
Participants deepen knowledge on using non-tariff measures to foster market access and sustainable development.
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03 October 2019From fibre to fabric: Celebrating the value of cotton
World Cotton Day highlights cotton's enormous potential to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainable, equitable development.
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25 September 2019UNCTAD unveils 7 top advocates for women in tech, e-commerce
New initiative seeks to empower leading female digital entrepreneurs to make their voices heard at the policy table, while inspiring those who aim to break tech's glass ceiling.
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20 September 2019UNCTAD, Saudi Arabia extend cooperation to support Palestinian people
UNCTAD and Saudi Arabia have extended their partnership to continue assistance to the Palestinian people.
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09 September 2019Angola to reform business climate to boost investment in agribusiness
The Ministry of Trade, the Ministry of Economy and Planning and UNCTAD discussed reforms to boost FDI for economic diversification during the presentation of the Investment Policy Review (IPR)
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30 August 2019UNCTAD brings new technology to wildlife trade management
New electronic solution will enable countries to better control legal trade of endangered species and help prevent illegal trade.
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29 July 2019Iraq sets sights on e-commerce opportunities
Years of conflict have ravaged Iraq’s economy and infrastructure. As it struggles to rebuild, the country is keen on tapping e-commerce’s potential.
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