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New opportunities for accelerating pan-African trade

New opportunities for accelerating pan-African trade

By Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD

The creative economy takes center stage

The creative economy takes center stage

Digital platforms connect artists, artisans, musicians, and filmmakers with a global audience — driving growth in emerging economies.

Africa’s free trade area can deliver considerable inclusive economic growth for the continent

Africa’s free trade area can deliver considerable inclusive economic growth for the continent

But the world’s largest free trade area needs measures to boost productivity and expand opportunities.

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

Least developed countries at 50: Mid-life crisis or resilient maturity?

By Rolf Traeger, Chief, Least Developed Countries Section, UNCTAD

Financing a global climate plan

Financing a global climate plan

By Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General

Scaling up climate adaptation finance must be on the table at UN COP26

Scaling up climate adaptation finance must be on the table at UN COP26

Estimates indicate that annual climate adaptation costs in developing countries could reach $300 billion in 2030 and, if mitigation targets are breached, as much as $500 billion by 2050.

Green industrial policies key for developing countries to adapt to climate change

Green industrial policies key for developing countries to adapt to climate change

Developing countries are already suffering relative economic losses three times greater than high-income countries due to climate-related disasters.

World’s top investment forum pitches sustainable investing as crucial for COVID-19 recovery

World’s top investment forum pitches sustainable investing as crucial for COVID-19 recovery

For developing countries in particular, initiatives to promote new investments in industry can complement COVID-19 recovery efforts and produce structural changes.

Reignite investment in developing countries for a sustainable COVID-19 recovery, leaders say

Reignite investment in developing countries for a sustainable COVID-19 recovery, leaders say

Public and private investors urged to invest in a green, inclusive, resilient and sustainable future for all.

Steps to establish a global alliance of special economic zones taken at UNCTAD investment forum

Steps to establish a global alliance of special economic zones taken at UNCTAD investment forum

As centers of economic activity, special economic zones are a crucial development tool for nations. A new global alliance could help amplify SEZ voices alongside a push to modernize the zones.