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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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Seizing the opportunity of the climate action momentum
9 Dec 2019
UNCTAD supports efforts to promote sustainability, adapt and build resilience against the climate emergency.
Special Investment Policy Monitor indicates that cases where governments rejected foreign investment for national security reason have gained prominence
3 Dec 2019
Distinct FDI screening procedures for national security purposes have become an important investment policy tool in recent years, particularly in developed and emerging economies, reflecting rising political concerns in this area.
Forget securitization, backing public banks is best for sustainable development
25 Sep 2019
UNCTAD's Trade and Development Report 2019 maintains that it is public banking that does the heavy lifting and hence public banking should be better supported for the future.
Barbados leader urges moral leadership to tackle climate crisis
11 Sep 2019
The world is doing far too little for small island states on the frontlines of the climate emergency. Now is the time to turn the corner.
Global competition for investment prompts a surge in special economic zones
12 Jun 2019
More than 1,000 zones were created in the last five years, and at least 500 more are in the pipeline for the coming years.
Foreign direct investment to Africa defies global slump, rises 11%
12 Jun 2019
Continent-wide trade agreement bodes well for future investment in Africa and burgeoning special economic zones further buttress prospects.
Investment flows to structurally weak economies remain fragile
12 Jun 2019
Least developed countries recover, led by Asia, while small island developing states contract again as flows to Caribbean and African islands flounder.
Developing countries in Asia receive more than $500 billion in investments
12 Jun 2019
Region receives 39% of global investment flows - the largest share. It also hosts more than 4,000 special economic zones - three quarters of world total.
Investment flows to transition economies continued to slide in 2018
12 Jun 2019
Transition economies lean heavily on special economic zones for investment.
Investment flows to Europe slump to 15-year low as US tax reforms spur earnings repatriation
12 Jun 2019
Prospects upbeat for modest growth this year.
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