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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.
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
Putting down long-term roots in Angola’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Putting down long-term roots in Angola’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

28 Oct 2021
A national trainer programme is increasing the local ownership and sustainability of an EU-funded UNCTAD project in the southern African nation.
UNCTAD names winners of ISAR Honours 2021

UNCTAD names winners of ISAR Honours 2021

22 Oct 2021
The ISAR awards have grown from strength to strength, with nearly 150 nominated for the awards by organizations from 40 countries representing six geographical regions, since they were launched in 2018.
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

22 Oct 2021
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

22 Oct 2021
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

21 Oct 2021
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.