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Breaking the mould

Breaking the mould

8 Dec 2021
By Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General, UNCTAD
Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

Least developed countries cannot afford to strand their assets, given their development challenges

26 Nov 2021
By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD
Maritime trade weathers COVID-19 storm but faces far-reaching knock-on effects

Maritime trade weathers COVID-19 storm but faces far-reaching knock-on effects

18 Nov 2021
UNCTAD predicts that annual growth in maritime trade between 2022 and 2026 will slow to 2.4%, compared to 2.9% over the past two decades.
High freight rates cast a shadow over economic recovery

High freight rates cast a shadow over economic recovery

18 Nov 2021
UNCTAD warns that global consumer prices will rise significantly in the year ahead until shipping supply chain disruptions are unblocked and port constraints and terminal inefficiencies are tackled.
AfCFTA could boost maritime trade in Africa

AfCFTA could boost maritime trade in Africa

18 Nov 2021
UNCTAD says the African Continental Free Trade Area could boost intra-African trade by up to 33% and cut the continent’s trade deficit by 51%.
Asia expands its lead in maritime trade and business

Asia expands its lead in maritime trade and business

18 Nov 2021
The continent also remains the largest seafarer-supplying region in the world. Four of the top five countries supplying seafarers in 2021 were from Asia.
COVID-19 lowers maritime freight in Latin America and the Caribbean

COVID-19 lowers maritime freight in Latin America and the Caribbean

18 Nov 2021
Slow progress in digitalization and paperless transactions, lack of transparency in regulatory procedures and weaknesses in long-term planning are among the issues holding back port performance in the region.
Game promotes adoption of global goals in port communities

Game promotes adoption of global goals in port communities

17 Nov 2021
UNCTAD tests a new training game that helps port managers to come up with solutions to make their ports more resilient and compliant with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Financing a global climate plan

Financing a global climate plan

8 Nov 2021
By Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General
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

22 Oct 2021
Public and private investors urged to invest in a green, inclusive, resilient and sustainable future for all.