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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.
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Le dilemme de l'Afrique : exploiter ses ressources pour se développer et faire face au changement climatique
Dans cet épisode de The Weekly Tradecast, Giovanni Valensisi, économiste à la CNUCED, aborde les défis auxquels les pays africains sont confrontés, essayant de trouver un équilibre entre l’incontournable exploitation des ressources naturelles pour la croissance économique et le besoin vital de faire face au changement climatique.
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Report on 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.
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Financial services: Unlocking the potential for export diversification
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 106
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2022/14 - 12 déc. 2022
African Continental Free Trade Area: Design of dispute settlement mechanism should reflect preferences and realities of all its member States
UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 105
UNCTAD/PRESS/PB/2022/13 - 09 déc. 2022
Le corridor de la route transsaharienne - Vers un corridor économique : Commercialisation et gestion de la route transsaharienne
UNCTAD/TCS/DTL/INF/2022/2 - 25 oct. 2022