The contribution gives fresh impetus to help developing countries better integrate in, and capture value from, the fast-evolving digital economy.
Resilient growth continues despite policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. Barring major shocks in the final months of the year, global trade is on track to surpass its 2024 record.
The UNCTAD FDI Explorer shows tracks shifts in global investment flows. Users can explore data by region or economy and compare trends since 1990.
By deepening South-South cooperation, developing economies are building resilience and creating new opportunities amid global uncertainty.
Unless the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is renewed, African exporters of agricultural products and light manufactures could face shrinking market access to the United States, undermining prospects for diversification.
Market access to the United States could further deteriorate for many African countries if the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not renewed before its expiration on 30 September 2025.
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan called this an interim moment, urging leaders to lower debt costs, steady trade, unlock investment and embrace digital transformation.
Home to many small island developing states, economic resilience is just an option but a necessity for the Caribbean towards long-term sustainability.
Global shipping faces fragile growth, rising costs and mounting uncertainty as political tensions, shifting trade patterns and reconfigured routes reshape maritime trade.
To stay the course, the world urgently needs to stabilize trade policies, mitigate shipping cost increases and promote sustainable and resilient maritime transport infrastructure.
