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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
Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping

Moving towards zero carbon emissions in maritime shipping

4 Nov 2019
Written by Isabelle Durant, UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General
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.
No exit plan for small islands on climate crisis frontlines

No exit plan for small islands on climate crisis frontlines

10 Sep 2019
Small island nations are calling for global help to cope with the climate crisis unfolding in their backyard, as their ability to respond is curtailed by lack of finance.
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.
UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

UNCTAD, IIRC to help companies report performance on global goals

4 Jun 2019
UNCTAD and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) partner to enhance reporting of the private sector's contribution to global goals.