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Keeping markets fair in digital era requires stronger cooperation

Keeping markets fair in digital era requires stronger cooperation

26 Nov 2019
The first Instanbul Competition Forum meets amid growing concerns about market power and wealth concentration in the hands of a few digital giants.
World's poorest countries should take a leading role in directing external aid to development

World's poorest countries should take a leading role in directing external aid to development

19 Nov 2019
For the least developed countries to attain the Sustainable Development Goals, they should take ownership of their development agenda and manage the allocation of external development finance in alignment with their national development priorities.
Lao PDR on track to meet least developed country graduation criteria for a second time

Lao PDR on track to meet least developed country graduation criteria for a second time

23 Oct 2019
UNCTAD in collaboration with the government and the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office for Lao PDR organized a workshop to discuss the vulnerability profile for the nation.
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.
All firms matter for development, but matter in different ways

All firms matter for development, but matter in different ways

25 Jul 2019
Written byPaul Akiwumi, Division for Africa, Least Developed Countries and Special Programmes, UNCTAD
Smart consumers can set a new course for people and planet

Smart consumers can set a new course for people and planet

11 Jul 2019
Consumers are not just passive buyers. Their choices determine the sustainability of economic development.
Peru adopts merger control law after 20 years of debate

Peru adopts merger control law after 20 years of debate

15 May 2019
Milestone places Peru at the same level as most countries in South America in terms of comprehensive competition legal frameworks.
UNCTAD, Mauritius open fisheries regional centre of excellence

UNCTAD, Mauritius open fisheries regional centre of excellence

7 May 2019
Centre will bring together experts, researchers and policymakers from least developed countries and other African and Asian countries to develop their fisheries sectors.
Summit puts consumers at the heart of digital innovation

Summit puts consumers at the heart of digital innovation

3 May 2019
A global consumer protection summit in Portugal gathers digital innovators and protection agencies to discuss advancing consumer rights in an increasingly online economy.
Consumer protection remains a cornerstone of development

Consumer protection remains a cornerstone of development

15 Mar 2019
UNCTAD marks World Consumer Rights Day with a reminder that faulty products cost lives and dupe families out of much-needed income.