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How ports in Africa and Asia are tackling common challenges

How ports in Africa and Asia are tackling common challenges

25 Nov 2020

The 8th edition of UNCTAD’s port management series spotlights the top work done by TrainForTrade graduates from Ghana, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and the Philippines.
Israeli occupation cost Gaza $16.7 billion in past decade - UNCTAD estimates

Israeli occupation cost Gaza $16.7 billion in past decade - UNCTAD estimates

25 Nov 2020

Prolonged closure and military operations have left Gaza’s regional economy on the verge of collapse.
Boosting incomes and reducing vulnerabilities of maize farmers in Laos

Boosting incomes and reducing vulnerabilities of maize farmers in Laos

24 Nov 2020

A recent UNCTAD study identifies three ways smallholder farmers in the landlocked southeast Asian nation can boost earnings from their harvests.
New survey shows COVID-19’s impact on e-commerce in poorer nations

New survey shows COVID-19’s impact on e-commerce in poorer nations

23 Nov 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is impacting actors in the digital economy differently. While some digital businesses are showing resilience, costs are rising for others, a new UNCTAD survey shows.
COVID-19’s economic fallout will long outlive the health crisis, report warns

COVID-19’s economic fallout will long outlive the health crisis, report warns

19 Nov 2020
Inequalities and vulnerabilities risk worsening long after a vaccine becomes available. UNCTAD charts a roadmap for a more inclusive and better recovery, emphasizing the need to reshape global production networks.
How to craft a strong WTO deal on fishing subsidies

How to craft a strong WTO deal on fishing subsidies

19 Nov 2020

By David Vivas Eugui, Legal Officer, UNCTAD
New Asian trade bloc could help boost post-pandemic investment

New Asian trade bloc could help boost post-pandemic investment

18 Nov 2020
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement comes at a time of major upheaval caused by COVID-19 and could help revive economic growth.
Décloisonner les enjeux climatiques, commerciaux et numériques

Décloisonner les enjeux climatiques, commerciaux et numériques

18 Nov 2020
Ecrit par Isabelle Durant, Secrétaire Générale Adjointe de la CNUCED
Coronavirus: An opportunity ahead of green shipping

Coronavirus: An opportunity ahead of green shipping

17 Nov 2020
IRISL Marine Innovation magazine editor-in-chief Fatemeh Moonesan sits with UNCTRAD Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi to discuss global maritime transport, digital technologies and the green shipping industry
Sustainability reporting central to achieving global goals post pandemic

Sustainability reporting central to achieving global goals post pandemic

12 Nov 2020
Promoting high-quality reporting on the financial and non-financial performance of enterprises can help boost sustainable development and recovery from COVID-19.