We assist African countries to achieve sustainable development by providing policy advice, technical assistance and mobilizing international support for the continent.
News
Economic Development in Africa Report
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.
UNCTAD activities in support of Africa
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.
Featured Podcast
Informe de la ONU: Liberar el potencial comercial de África
The Weekly Tradecast analiza las economías de África y las formas de impulsar el comercio, reducir el riesgo y desbloquear el potencial del continente con Mona Farid Mohmed Badran de la Universidad de El Cairo y también con la Jefa de la Sección de África de ONU Comercio y Desarrollo (UNCTAD), Habiba Barka.
Projects
Events and meetings
Documents and publications
Informe de la Junta de Comercio y Desarrollo sobre su 34º período extraordinario de sesiones
Held at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 15 and 16 April 2025
TD/B(S-XXXIV)/2 - 14 mayo 2025
Building the case for investment in local pharmaceutical production in Africa
A comprehensive framework for investment policymakers
UNCTAD/DIAE/2024/5 - 24 abr. 2025
Empowering Progress: The Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report (2024)
10–11 February 2025, Hotel Sofitel, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
17 abr. 2025
