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This annual report analyses major aspects of Africa's development problems and policy issues of interest to African countries.
It makes policy recommendations for action by African countries themselves and by the international community to overcome the development challenges that the continent faces.
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África se enfrenta a un dilema: la necesidad de explotar sus recursos y al mismo tiempo hacer frente al cambio climático
Este episodio de The Weekly Tradecast habla con el economista de la UNCTAD Giovanni Valensisi sobre los retos a los que se enfrentan los países africanos al intentar encontrar un equilibrio entre la necesidad de utilizar sus recursos naturales para el crecimiento económico y la urgencia de hacer frente al cambio climático.
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Every year, the Trade and Development Board considers a report on our activities in support of Africa.
The document provides an overview of our research and analysis on African development issues and a summary of specific activities - such as advisory services and technical cooperation - in different areas of work within its mandate.
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Financial services: Unlocking the potential for export diversification
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 106
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2022/14 - 12 dic. 2022
African Continental Free Trade Area: Design of dispute settlement mechanism should reflect preferences and realities of all its member States
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 105
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2022/13 - 09 dic. 2022
The Trans-Saharan Road Corridor - Towards an Economic Corridor: Commercializing and Managing the Trans-Saharan Road
UNCTAD/TCS/DTL/INF/2022/2 - 25 oct. 2022