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We assist African countries to achieve sustainable development by providing policy advice, technical assistance and mobilizing international support for the continent.
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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
Rapport de l’ONU : libérer le potentiel commercial de l’Afrique
The Weekly Tradecast examine les économies africaines et les moyens de stimuler le commerce, de réduire les risques et de libérer le potentiel du continent avec Mona Farid Mohmed Badran de l'Université du Caire et également la chef de la section Afrique d’ONU commerce et développement (CNUCED), Habiba Ben Barka.
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Documents and publications
Building the case for investment in local pharmaceutical production in Africa
A comprehensive framework for investment policymakers
UNCTAD/DIAE/2024/5 - 24 avr. 2025
Empowering Progress: The Launch of the Economic Development in Africa Report (2024)
10–11 February 2025, Hotel Sofitel, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
17 avr. 2025
Attracting pharmaceutical manufacturing to Africa’s special economic zones
UNCTAD/DIAE/2024/4 - 11 mars 2025