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FDI in Small Islands Developing States: Its limitations and potential
1 Sep 2014
On the occasion of the third United Nations Conference on SIDS taking place in Samoa, the current issue of the UNCTAD Global Investment Trends Monitor reviews a decade of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) and foresees its potential.
Oceans economy and sustainable transport systems at the heart of Third SIDS Conference in Samoa
28 Aug 2014
Ways to make oceans 'engines of economic growth' for economically vulnerable small islands will be featured at an UNCTAD-backed side event during a major United Nations conference on the problems of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Maritime Piracy: New two-part report published by UNCTAD
15 Aug 2014
The report considers the costs and trade-related implications of maritime piracy and takes stock of regulatory and other initiatives pursued by the international community in an effort to combat piracy.
UNCTAD and other international organizations reaffirm support to developing economies for implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
24 Jul 2014
UNCTAD reaffirms commitment to support all developing countries, in particular African countries and least developed countries.
World services exports 7% up in quarter 1 of 2014
24 Jul 2014
According to preliminary estimates by UNCTAD and WTO, in the first quarter of 2014, world exports of services rose by 7%, as compared with the same quarter of the year before (balance-of-payments basis, current prices).
CITES Secretariat and UNCTAD join forces to assist customs authorities to regulate trade in wildlife
16 Jul 2014
UNCTAD and CITES signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help countries regulate cross-border trade in animals and plants.
Sweden gives SEK 2 million to UNCTAD for its work helping countries to implement Bali Trade Facilitation Agreement
4 Jul 2014
Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi welcomes new funds from Sweden that will be used to boost UNCTAD's technical assistance to developing countries which are implementing the Bali accord.
Briefing for civil society on responsible investment and capital markets
1 Jul 2014
UNCTAD’s Public Symposium featured an in-depth look inside the workings of capital markets, briefing civil society on how to engage with companies, investors, regulators and exchanges to promote corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
Moldovan authorities unveil plans to increase FDI attractiveness
1 May 2014
Regulatory reform is the key to unlock Moldova's huge potential for investment, an UNCTAD Investment Policy Review concludes in findings backed by the nation's government and marked at high-level investment event in Geneva.
Bangladesh appreciates and takes note of UNCTAD recommendations to improve its FDI attractiveness and achieve sustainable development
30 Apr 2014
Bangladesh minister welcomes valuable investment advice and meets private sector investors at the presentation of UNCTAD's Investment Policy Review at the sixth session of the Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.
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