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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
Seizing the opportunity of the climate action momentum

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.
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.
Countries dependent on commodities should diversify economies to survive climate crisis, says UN report

Countries dependent on commodities should diversify economies to survive climate crisis, says UN report

11 Sep 2019
The report highlights how commodity-dependent developing countries will be directly affected by climate change, and indirectly by mitigation and adaptation policies pursued not only by themselves but also by third countries.
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.
UN Trade Forum convenes to tackle climate emergency

UN Trade Forum convenes to tackle climate emergency

3 Sep 2019
United Nations agencies, small island nations and the trade community gather to take steps to ensure global trade policy changes and is angled to be part of the climate solution.
Africa: Post-Niamey, How Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Deliver "Made in Africa"?

Africa: Post-Niamey, How Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Deliver "Made in Africa"?

2 Sep 2019
Written byMukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD
New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

New tool seeks to smooth wrinkles in intra-African trade

16 Jul 2019
An innovative online tool by UNCTAD and the African Union is set to help African countries navigate non-tariff barriers as the continent opens its free trade area.
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