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Building a resilient economy

Building a resilient economy

20 Sep 2021
By Rashmi Banga, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD
Mindful Monday 24: Cross-border data flows and development - For whom the data flow

Mindful Monday 24: Cross-border data flows and development - For whom the data flow

20 Sep 2021
By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General, UNCTAD
From recovery to resilience: Hanging together or swinging separately?

From recovery to resilience: Hanging together or swinging separately?

15 Sep 2021
In 2021, the global economy will bounce back with growth of 5.3%, the fastest in nearly 50 years. The rebound is, however, highly uneven along regional, sectoral and income lines, according to UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2021.
UNCTAD issues amber warning on building back better

UNCTAD issues amber warning on building back better

15 Sep 2021
The world needs more effective multilateral coordination, without which recovery efforts in advanced countries will damage development prospects in the South and amplify existing inequalities, says UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2021.
Switzerland commits $4.4 million for UNCTAD’s e-commerce and digital economy work

Switzerland commits $4.4 million for UNCTAD’s e-commerce and digital economy work

14 Sep 2021
The funds will support activities that can enable more countries to engage in and benefit from the evolving digital economy.
Strengthening resilience in commodity-dependent countries

Strengthening resilience in commodity-dependent countries

14 Sep 2021
The Global Commodities Forum 2021 tackles the many facets of commodity dependence and the vulnerabilities of countries whose economies rely on primary goods exports.
Rebeca Grynspan takes over as head of UNCTAD

Rebeca Grynspan takes over as head of UNCTAD

13 Sep 2021
The former vice president of Costa Rica is the first woman and Central American to serve as UNCTAD’s secretary-general.
Mindful Monday 23: To be commodity rich is a double-edged sword

Mindful Monday 23: To be commodity rich is a double-edged sword

13 Sep 2021
By Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD
New gamified digital tool showcases UNCTAD’s work on global goals

New gamified digital tool showcases UNCTAD’s work on global goals

10 Sep 2021
The Wheel of Purpose is an online educational tool for people to quickly and easily learn about different areas of the UN trade body’s work on sustainable development.
UN agencies join forces to support inclusive digital economies in the Pacific

UN agencies join forces to support inclusive digital economies in the Pacific

10 Sep 2021
They will work with other stakeholders to create a conducive market environment for digital innovations to thrive in the region, leaving no one behind in the process.