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Why global cooperation on science, technology and innovation is more crucial than ever

Why global cooperation on science, technology and innovation is more crucial than ever

13 Dec 2021
Unlocking the potential of Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, in a post-pandemic world requires stronger global collaboration to ensure all countries have access to the technology and skills necessary.
The creative economy takes center stage

The creative economy takes center stage

10 Dec 2021
Digital platforms connect artists, artisans, musicians, and filmmakers with a global audience — driving growth in emerging economies.
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
Developing countries need more support to cope with new global sustainability reporting standards

Developing countries need more support to cope with new global sustainability reporting standards

24 Nov 2021
Rapid changes in global standard-setting put new strains on regulators, institutions and professional bodies in countries with weaker accounting and reporting ecosystems.
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.
Ports of tomorrow: Measuring digital maturity to empower sustainable port operations and business ecosystems

Ports of tomorrow: Measuring digital maturity to empower sustainable port operations and business ecosystems

10 Nov 2021
Written by: Mikael Lind, Wolfgang Lehmacher et al., Article No. 80 [UNCTAD Transport and Trade Facilitation Newsletter N°92 - Fourth Quarter 2021]
Training upskills port management professionals

Training upskills port management professionals

9 Nov 2021
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade programme boosts the skills of port management practitioners and prepares them to tackle shocks and emerging challenges.
Financing a global climate plan

Financing a global climate plan

8 Nov 2021
By Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD Secretary-General
The World Bank’s 'Doing Business' report is out of business. So what next?

The World Bank’s 'Doing Business' report is out of business. So what next?

4 Nov 2021
By Ian Richards, UNCTAD economist
Collegial network supports port communities in west Africa

Collegial network supports port communities in west Africa

27 Oct 2021
UNCTAD’s TrainForTrade port management programme has created a network to help port communities reboot their economies from the COVID-19 crisis.