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Women entrepreneurs take the spotlight at the World Investment Forum 2023
19 Oct 2023
UNCTAD’s 8th Women in Business Awards honoured successful entrepreneurs from developing countries who are driving positive change for people and the planet.
Investment flows to Africa dropped to $45 billion in 2022
5 Jul 2023
According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2023, international project finance deals targeting Africa showed a decline of 47% in value.
UNCTAD supports Uganda to develop a national strategy to boost entrepreneurship
14 Nov 2022
The new strategy will help the country promote private sector growth and resilience to economic shocks.
Why gender matters in trade facilitation reform
28 Sep 2021
What would you do to make a sale? Some women cross-border traders in Africa navigate corruption, outsmart tricksters and thieves, and even cross crocodile-infested waters to do so. UNCTAD explores how to overcome these barriers.
Prize-winning Ugandan woman entrepreneur grows juice business, improves community
5 May 2021
A finalist of UNCTAD’s award for women in business gets $10 million from her government to build a fresh juice factory that will promote sustainable agriculture and improve livelihoods.
Ugandan e-commerce platforms power recovery from COVID-19 crisis
28 Jul 2020
Partnerships with development agencies and government efforts to boost the digital economy are helping soften the economic blow of the pandemic.