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Seizing the opportunities of a circular economy in textiles

Seizing the opportunities of a circular economy in textiles

28 Jun 2021
By Henrique Pacini, Economist, UNCTAD
Carbon emissions anywhere threaten development everywhere

Carbon emissions anywhere threaten development everywhere

2 Jun 2021
By Graham Mott, Carlos Razo and Robert Hamwey
Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, COVID-19 boosts online sales

Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, COVID-19 boosts online sales

3 May 2021
The pandemic has, however, resulted in mixed fortunes for some e-commerce companies, reversing the profits of firms offering services such as ride-hailing and travel.
Success of circular economy hinges on better governance of ‘waste trade’

Success of circular economy hinges on better governance of ‘waste trade’

5 Feb 2021
By Henrique Pacini, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD, and Tze Ni Yeoh, Consultant, World Bank
How nations can structurally transform their economies

How nations can structurally transform their economies

27 Aug 2020
The policy experiences that transformed China from a manufacturing assembly hub of the world to an economic powerhouse offer valuable lessons for countries in the global south.