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A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

A step forward for continent if transport, utilities, capital and the right rules of commerce are put in place

28 Dec 2019
Written by Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

The $2.5 trillion African economy: Why a borderless Africa offers best hope for unleashing the continent's potential

17 Dec 2019
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
How the creative economy can help power development

How the creative economy can help power development

8 Nov 2019
Trends show the 'creative economy' can cultivate meaningful work, make money and help deliver prosperity for all.
5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

5 ways you can use your buying power to protect our biodiversity

3 Oct 2019
Biodiversity is our world. It's all around us. It's the air we breathe and the food we eat. A rich biodiversity helps the fight against the climate crisis.
Trade cautiously with single market and Africa's economy could rise to top

Trade cautiously with single market and Africa's economy could rise to top

8 Jul 2019
Written byDr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Rules of Origin Key to Success of African Continental Free Trade Area

Rules of Origin Key to Success of African Continental Free Trade Area

26 Jun 2019
Rules of origin should be made simple and business friendly for the gains expected from the African Continental Free Trade Area to be realized.
Creative China is booming, bringing Asia along

Creative China is booming, bringing Asia along

30 May 2019
The UNCTAD Creative Economy Outlook report has been translated into Chinese and maps the nation's creative rise over the past 15 years.
Indonesia adopts blockchain to grow music industry IP

Indonesia adopts blockchain to grow music industry IP

5 Apr 2019
Digital revenues account for 54% of the global recorded music market indicating an industry that has embraced digitalization, but at what cost and whose benefit?
Global creative economy shows resilience, growth - report

Global creative economy shows resilience, growth - report

14 Jan 2019
The remarkable story of China's dominance in the trade of creative goods and services is the golden thread of a new creative economy outlook by UNCTAD.