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The country’s online system is making it easier for women entrepreneurs to access the benefits of registering their company with the government.

Entrepreneurs are key to driving much-needed innovation in a world seeking more modern, resilient, equitable and accountable health systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

In one year, business.mot.gov.iq has helped almost 3,000 entrepreneurs register a business and put the Middle Eastern nation on the ease of doing business map.

A new UNCTAD report outlines ways to accelerate a more gender-equal digital economy for women’s economic and social empowerment.

A new UNCTAD publication looks at what it takes to make women-led businesses thrive in challenging times.

The new strategy will help the country promote private sector growth and resilience to economic shocks.

Marking World Cities Day on 31 October, UNCTAD shines a light on how urban entrepreneurs can help make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

UNCTAD and the Islamic Development Bank launch a roadmap for supporting economic development and regional integration through Africa’s Trans-Saharan corridor.

By Paul Akiwumi, Director for Africa and Least Developed Countries, UNCTAD