The eTrade readiness assessment underway in Peru will help accelerate digital transformation and e-commerce development efforts.
Many economies of the region are facing growing pressure on their external debt positions and the rising cost of living is a growing challenge to policymakers.
Projecting global growth slowing to 2.2% in 2023, UNCTAD outlines actions to avert crisis and support developing countries exposed to cascading crises of debt, health and climate due to inadequate financial support.
Written by: Aurelio Martinez, Article No. 95 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°96 - Third Quarter 2022]
A new technical assistance project will modernize the Palestinian debt management system and train officials.
UNCTAD's TrainForTrade port management programme increases women's participation in leadership roles in ports, promoting gender equality in the industry.
The five advocates are successful women entrepreneurs and pioneers in the digital economy.
Investment flows to the region reached $134 billion last year, up from $88 billion in 2020. Only a few economies suffered further declines in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2022 indicates FDI rebounded to nearly $1.6 trillion last year but warns this course is unlikely to be sustained in 2022.
