Creada en 1964, UNCTAD es el principal organismo de la ONU en comercio y desarrollo. Apoyamos a los países en desarrollo para convertir el comercio, las finanzas, la inversión y la economía digital en motores de un crecimiento inclusivo y sostenible.
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…
Video message from Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, at the opening of the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development – #UNCTAD16. The conference opens on Monday, 20 October, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva under the theme: “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference will convene Ministers of Trade and Economy, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society, private sector, youth, and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, finance and debt, investment, development and the digital economy. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/opening-plenary-and-ceremony…
Guterres dijo: "UNCTAD nació cuando los países en desarrollo exigieron una voz en un sistema diseñado sin ellos. Desde entonces, han estado a su lado y apoyado sus llamados a la justicia.
“After decades, UNCTAD’s many achievements have helped steer the global trade system towards justice. Today, as UNCTAD returns home for its 16th conference, we are reminded of the urgent need to continue shaping the future.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres At #UNCTAD16, UN chief highlighted that development is not automatic – it demands deliberate policies, institutions, and investments that serve people and deliver justice through trade. But trade alone is not enough, he added: “It requires finance, investments and technology that can help all countries participate and prosper.” Full statement: ▶️ https://vimeo.com/1129571857 Follow live: ▶️ https://unctad.org/unctad16 #ShapingTheFuture…
The 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development”. Find out more: https://unctad.org/unctad16/leaders-dialogue #UNCTAD16: https://unctad.org/unctad16…